Does Simple lightGallery have any unpatched vulnerabilities?

No. All known vulnerabilities in Simple lightGallery have been patched as of the latest data update. Always keep the plugin updated to the latest version.

Is Simple lightGallery compatible with WordPress 6.8.5?

According to WordPress.org data, Simple lightGallery 1.7.2 has been tested up to WordPress 6.8.5. Check the plugin's changelog for the latest compatibility information.

Is Simple lightGallery compatible with PHP 7.4+?

Simple lightGallery requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts run PHP 8.1 or 8.2. If you are on an older PHP version, consider upgrading before installing this plugin.

How often is Simple lightGallery updated?

Simple lightGallery was last updated on Apr 18, 2025. Frequent updates are generally a positive security signal.

What is Simple lightGallery's security score?

Simple lightGallery has a WP-Safety security score of 100/100. This score is computed from CVE history, patch response time, developer trust signals, and plugin maintenance activity.

Simple lightGallery Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-lightgallery

An integration of lightGallery JavaScript v1 and v2 to WordPress

90 active installs v1.7.2 PHP 7.4+ WP 5.3+ Updated Apr 18, 2025

galleryjquerylightgalleryphotographyresponsive

A · Safe

CVEs total0

Unpatched0

Last CVENever

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Safety Verdict

Is Simple lightGallery Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Simple lightGallery 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 simple-lightgallery v1.7.2 reveals a very strong security posture based on the code itself. There are no identified dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped. Furthermore, the absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and the limited attack surface are all positive indicators. The plugin also has no recorded vulnerabilities, which suggests a history of secure development and maintenance.

Key Concerns

No Nonce Checks
No Capability Checks
Bundled Select2 library

Vulnerabilities

None known

Simple lightGallery Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.

Code Analysis

Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Simple lightGallery Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions

Raw SQL Queries

0 prepared

Unescaped Output

24 escaped

Nonce Checks

Capability Checks

File Operations

External Requests

Bundled Libraries

Select2

Output Escaping

100% escaped24 total outputs

Attack Surface

Simple lightGallery Attack Surface

Entry Points0

Unprotected0

WordPress Hooks 6

actionadmin_menuincludes\class-slg-admin.php:23

actionadmin_initincludes\class-slg-admin.php:24

actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-slg-admin.php:25

actionadmin_headincludes\class-slg-admin.php:26

actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-slg-front.php:107

filterthe_contentincludes\class-slg-front.php:109

Maintenance & Trust

Simple lightGallery Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5

Last updatedApr 18, 2025

PHP min version7.4

Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating100/100

Number of ratings2

Active installs90

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Developer Profile

Simple lightGallery Developer Profile

Savvas

11 plugins · 790 total installs

trust score

Avg Security Score

100/100

Avg Patch Time

30 days

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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Simple lightGallery

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths

/wp-content/plugins/simple-lightgallery/assets/css/lightgallery.min.css/wp-content/plugins/simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lightgallery.min.js/wp-content/plugins/simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-thumbnail.min.js/wp-content/plugins/simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-zoom.min.js/wp-content/plugins/simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-pager.min.js/wp-content/plugins/simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-share.min.js/wp-content/plugins/simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-rotate.min.js/wp-content/plugins/simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-fullscreen.min.js+13 more

Script Paths

/wp-content/plugins/simple-lightgallery/assets/js/select2.full.min.js/wp-content/plugins/simple-lightgallery/assets/js/simple-lightgallery.js

Version Parameters

simple-lightgallery/assets/css/lightgallery.min.css?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lightgallery.min.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-thumbnail.min.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-zoom.min.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-pager.min.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-share.min.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-rotate.min.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-fullscreen.min.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-autoplay.min.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-comments.min.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-video.min.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-zoom.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lightgallery.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-thumbnail.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-pager.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-share.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-rotate.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-fullscreen.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-autoplay.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-comments.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/lg-video.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/select2.full.min.js?ver=simple-lightgallery/assets/js/simple-lightgallery.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes

simplelightGallery_inlinesimplelightGallery_selectorssimplelightGallery_plugins

Data Attributes

simplelightGallery_settings[version]simplelightGallery_settings[inline]simplelightGallery_settings[lightgallery_selectors][]simplelightGallery_settings[lightgallery_post_types][]simplelightGallery_settings[lightgallery_taxonomies][]simplelightGallery_settings[lightgallery_plugins][]+1 more

JS Globals

simplelightGallery

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