PJ IMDB Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/pj-imdb

Fetch the information of the movies from IMDB databse

10 active installs v2.1 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Aug 7, 2019
boxofficecinemaimdbmovieseries
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is PJ IMDB Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

PJ IMDB has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "pj-imdb" v2.1 plugin exhibits a generally good security posture with several positive indicators. The absence of known CVEs, raw SQL queries, and external HTTP requests are strong points. Furthermore, the plugin demonstrates a good effort in output escaping, with a high percentage of outputs being properly handled.

However, a significant concern lies in its attack surface. The plugin exposes one AJAX handler that lacks any authentication checks. This unprotected entry point could be a potential vector for attackers to exploit, especially if the handler performs sensitive operations. While taint analysis shows no specific critical or high-severity flows, the lack of comprehensive taint analysis across all flows means potential vulnerabilities in this area might not be fully identified.

In conclusion, while the plugin's vulnerability history is clean and it adheres to several security best practices, the presence of an unprotected AJAX handler presents a tangible risk that should be addressed. The plugin has strengths in its SQL handling and output escaping but requires attention to its exposed entry points.

Key Concerns

  • AJAX handler without authentication
Vulnerabilities
None known

PJ IMDB Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

PJ IMDB Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
6
31 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
1
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

84% escaped37 total outputs
Attack Surface
1 unprotected

PJ IMDB Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected1

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_pjIMDBfpj-imdb.php:35
WordPress Hooks 6
actioninitpj-imdb.php:24
actionsave_postpj-imdb.php:25
actionadd_meta_boxespj-imdb.php:27
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptspj-imdb.php:30
actionadmin_footerpj-imdb.php:34
filterupload_dirpj-imdb.php:163
Maintenance & Trust

PJ IMDB Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.2.24
Last updatedAug 7, 2019
PHP min version
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating68/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs10
Developer Profile

PJ IMDB Developer Profile

Pouria Amjadzadeh

3 plugins · 60 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect PJ IMDB

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/pj-imdb/assets/style.css/wp-content/plugins/pj-imdb/assets/search.png

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
imdb-boxlogo
Data Attributes
name="query"placeholder="Title / IMDB ID"name="year"placeholder="Year"id="sendAjax"name="pjimdb[id]"+12 more
JS Globals
window.jQuery
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/pjIMDBf
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about PJ IMDB