Responsive Image Switcher Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/responsive-image-switcher

A lightweight block for responsive image switching between desktop and mobile.

20 active installs v1.0.2 PHP 8.0+ WP 6.5+ Updated Jun 13, 2025
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Responsive Image Switcher Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 11mo ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the "responsive-image-switcher" v1.0.2 plugin reveals a generally strong security posture. There are no identified dangerous functions, all SQL queries use prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped. Furthermore, the plugin has no history of reported vulnerabilities, indicating a potentially well-maintained and secure codebase. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests also reduces potential attack vectors.

However, the analysis highlights a significant area of concern: the complete lack of any entry points with authentication or capability checks. While the current version reports zero unprotected entry points, this is likely due to the absence of any entry points at all. This means that if future versions introduce any AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes without proper authorization mechanisms, they would inherently be unprotected. The plugin's vulnerability history being clear is positive, but it doesn't negate the inherent risk of having no built-in authorization for potential future user-facing features.

In conclusion, the current version of "responsive-image-switcher" appears safe due to its lack of complexity and external interactions. However, its future security is dependent on the careful implementation of authentication and capability checks should any new features be added that interact with users or the WordPress core. The current design is inherently not robust for scenarios requiring user interaction or data manipulation.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks found
  • No nonce checks found
  • No authentication checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Responsive Image Switcher Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Responsive Image Switcher Release Timeline

v1.0.2Current
v1.0.1
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Responsive Image Switcher Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped6 total outputs
Attack Surface

Responsive Image Switcher Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actioninitresponsive-image-switcher.php:29
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetsresponsive-image-switcher.php:86
Maintenance & Trust

Responsive Image Switcher Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedJun 13, 2025
PHP min version8.0
Downloads486

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Responsive Image Switcher Developer Profile

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1 plugin · 20 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Responsive Image Switcher

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/responsive-image-switcher/build/index.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/responsive-image-switcher/build/index.js
Version Parameters
responsive-image-switcher/build/index.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
respimgsw-desktop-imagerespimgsw-mobile-imagewp-block-respimgsw-responsive-image-switcher
Data Attributes
data-block="respimgsw/responsive-image-switcher"
Shortcode Output
<div class="wp-block-respimgsw-responsive-image-switcher"><picture class="wp-block-image"><source media="(min-width: 768px)"<source media="(max-width: 767px)"
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Responsive Image Switcher