Simple Fancybox Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-fancybox

Plugin will integrate Fancybox, the world’s most popular lightbox script.

300 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.5.1+ Updated May 12, 2019
fancyboxgalleryimagelightboxpopup
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Simple Fancybox Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Simple Fancybox 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 simple-fancybox v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of identified dangerous functions, the exclusive use of prepared statements for SQL queries, and the assurance of proper output escaping all indicate adherence to secure coding practices. Furthermore, the lack of any file operations or external HTTP requests reduces the potential attack surface. The plugin also shows no history of known vulnerabilities (CVEs), which is a positive indicator of its stability and the security diligence of its developers.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Simple Fancybox Security Vulnerabilities

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

Simple Fancybox Code Analysis

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

Simple Fancybox Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionwp_enqueue_scriptssimple-fancybox.php:24
filterwp_get_attachment_linksimple-fancybox.php:25
filterthe_contentsimple-fancybox.php:26
Maintenance & Trust

Simple Fancybox Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.2.24
Last updatedMay 12, 2019
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs300
Developer Profile

Simple Fancybox Developer Profile

damiroquai

3 plugins · 540 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
View full developer profile
Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Simple Fancybox

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-fancybox/css/jquery.fancybox.min.css/wp-content/plugins/simple-fancybox/js/jquery.fancybox.min.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-fancybox/js/jquery.fancybox.min.js
Version Parameters
simple-fancybox/css/jquery.fancybox.min.css?ver=simple-fancybox/js/jquery.fancybox.min.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
data-fancybox="gallery"rel="group-.*"
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple Fancybox