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
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100
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
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
24 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
1

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
Developer Profile

Simple lightGallery Developer Profile

Savvas

11 plugins · 790 total installs

94
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
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple lightGallery