PlaceHodor Security & Risk Analysis

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Substitute/replace missing images by a default image. The plugin will (try to) display/generate the good size (width and height) of the missing image.

60 active installs v1.4.0 PHP 5.6+ WP 4.8+ Updated Jun 15, 2025
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
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Safety Verdict

Is PlaceHodor Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 9mo ago
Risk Assessment

The 'placehodor' plugin v1.4.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events with unprotected entry points significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, no raw SQL queries, and no taint flows with unsanitized paths, indicating robust coding practices in these critical areas. The presence of nonce and capability checks, along with a high percentage of properly escaped output, further strengthens its security. The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no recorded CVEs, suggesting a consistent track record of security. However, the plugin does make two external HTTP requests, which, while not inherently a vulnerability, represent an area where security could be further scrutinized for potential risks if the external endpoints are compromised or misconfigured. The lack of any previously recorded vulnerabilities is a positive indicator of diligent security maintenance, but continuous vigilance is always recommended. Overall, 'placehodor' appears to be a secure plugin, with its primary potential for concern stemming from the external HTTP requests.

Key Concerns

  • External HTTP requests found
  • Output escaping not 100%
Vulnerabilities
None known

PlaceHodor Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

PlaceHodor Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
4
22 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
2
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

85% escaped26 total outputs
Data Flows
All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows
lnjph_settings_update (classes\class-placehodor.php:762)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

PlaceHodor Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 17
actionadmin_initclasses\class-placehodor.php:13
actionadmin_initclasses\class-placehodor.php:14
actioninitclasses\class-placehodor.php:16
actionadmin_menuclasses\class-placehodor.php:18
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsclasses\class-placehodor.php:19
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsclasses\class-placehodor.php:20
actionwpclasses\class-placehodor.php:22
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsclasses\class-placehodor.php:23
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsclasses\class-placehodor.php:24
actionadd_option_lnjph_settings_updateclasses\class-placehodor.php:26
actionupdate_option_lnjph_settings_updateclasses\class-placehodor.php:27
filterquery_varsclasses\class-placehodor.php:29
filterplugin_action_links_placehodor/placehodor.phpclasses\class-placehodor.php:31
filter404_templateclasses\class-placehodor.php:32
filterget_post_metadataclasses\class-placehodor.php:33
filterwp_get_attachment_urlclasses\class-placehodor.php:34
filterget_post_metadataclasses\class-placehodor.php:1016
Maintenance & Trust

PlaceHodor Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedJun 15, 2025
PHP min version5.6
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs60
Developer Profile

PlaceHodor Developer Profile

xuxu.fr

4 plugins · 180 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect PlaceHodor

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/placehodor/build/style-index.css/wp-content/plugins/placehodor/build/index.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/placehodor/build/index.js
Version Parameters
placehodor/build/style-index.css?ver=placehodor/build/index.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
<!-- placehodor settings --><!-- PlaceHodor settings -->
Data Attributes
data-placehodor-imagedata-placehodor-typedata-placehodor-data
JS Globals
window.placehodor_params
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about PlaceHodor