Testimonials King Light Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/testimonial-king-light

Easy to use most customizable free testimonials plugin with colour animation effect.

10 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 3.1+ Updated Jul 4, 2017
random-testimonialstestimonialstestimonials-slider
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Testimonials King Light Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "testimonial-king-light" v0.1 plugin exhibits a generally strong security posture, adhering to several best practices. The absence of any known vulnerabilities in its history is a positive indicator. The code analysis reveals that all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, which is excellent. Furthermore, the plugin implements nonce and capability checks for its entry points, and a high percentage of its output is properly escaped. However, there are a few areas for concern that warrant attention. The presence of the `move_uploaded_file` function in the code signals a potential risk if not handled with extreme care, as file uploads can be a common vector for attacks. While the taint analysis did not reveal any critical or high-severity issues, two flows with unsanitized paths were identified. This suggests that even with other security measures in place, there's a possibility of improper handling of file paths, which could lead to unexpected behavior or security bypasses. The total number of entry points is low, and all are protected, which is a good sign. Overall, the plugin is built with a good foundation of security practices, but the identified potential for unsanitized paths and the presence of a dangerous file operation function require careful review and mitigation to ensure robust security.

Key Concerns

  • Dangerous function `move_uploaded_file` detected
  • Taint flows with unsanitized paths found
Vulnerabilities
None known

Testimonials King Light Security Vulnerabilities

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

Testimonials King Light Release Timeline

v0.1Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Testimonials King Light Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
1
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
26
121 escaped
Nonce Checks
3
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Dangerous Functions Found

move_uploaded_filemove_uploaded_file( sanitize_file_name($file['tmp_name']) , $uploadfile );includes/testimonial-king-form.php:37

Output Escaping

82% escaped147 total outputs
Data Flows · Security
2 unsanitized

Data Flow Analysis

4 flows2 with unsanitized paths
gmctk_selected_tpl (includes/testimonial-king-opt.php:203)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

Testimonials King Light Attack Surface

Entry Points3
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_gmctk_selected_tplincludes/testimonial-king-opt.php:215

Shortcodes 2

[GMCTK_FORM] includes/testimonial-king-form.php:119
[GMCTK] includes/testimonial-king-sc.php:129
WordPress Hooks 13
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes/testimonial-king-admin.php:35
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes/testimonial-king-admin.php:36
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes/testimonial-king-assests.php:35
filtermanage_gmctk_testimonial_posts_columnsincludes/testimonial-king-cpc.php:18
actionmanage_gmctk_testimonial_posts_custom_columnincludes/testimonial-king-cpc.php:39
actioninitincludes/testimonial-king-cpt.php:45
actionadd_meta_boxesincludes/testimonial-king-meta.php:13
actionsave_postincludes/testimonial-king-meta.php:94
actionadmin_menuincludes/testimonial-king-opt.php:11
actionadmin_initincludes/testimonial-king-opt.php:25
actioninitincludes/testimonial-king-taxonomy.php:39
actioninitincludes/testimonial-king-vc.php:34
actioninitincludes/testimonial-king-vc.php:115
Maintenance & Trust

Testimonials King Light Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.8.28
Last updatedJul 4, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Testimonials King Light Developer Profile

gauravchaware

1 plugin · 10 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Testimonials King Light

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/testimonial-king-light/admin/js/gmctk.js/wp-content/plugins/testimonial-king-light/admin/css/slick.css/wp-content/plugins/testimonial-king-light/admin/css/slick-theme.css/wp-content/plugins/testimonial-king-light/admin/js/slick.min.js/wp-content/plugins/testimonial-king-light/admin/js/form.js/wp-content/plugins/testimonial-king-light/admin/js/jquery.validate.min.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/testimonial-king-light/admin/js/gmctk.js/wp-content/plugins/testimonial-king-light/admin/js/slick.min.js/wp-content/plugins/testimonial-king-light/admin/js/form.js/wp-content/plugins/testimonial-king-light/admin/js/jquery.validate.min.js
Version Parameters
testimonial-king-light/admin/js/gmctk.js?ver=0.1

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
gmctknamegmctemailgmctkcitationgmctkdescform-group
Data Attributes
gmctknamegmctemailgmctkcitationgmctkdesc
JS Globals
WP_GMCTK
Shortcode Output
<form id="gmctkform" action="" method="POST" enctype="multipart/form-data"><label for="gmctkname">Full Name</label><input type="text" class="form-control" name="title"<label for="gmctemail">Email </label>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Testimonials King Light