The Media Widget Security & Risk Analysis

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Display media in text widget easily, youtube video, vimeo video, instagram image, easy to use just paste link! fully responsive and custom height.

60 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 2.8.0+ Updated Aug 20, 2016
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is The Media Widget Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

The Media Widget has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "the-media-widget" v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or taint flows is highly commendable and suggests adherence to secure coding practices. The plugin also demonstrates a lack of apparent attack vectors, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events exposed without appropriate checks.

The vulnerability history further reinforces this positive assessment. With zero recorded CVEs, the plugin appears to be free from known exploits, indicating a stable and well-maintained codebase. The lack of common vulnerability types also suggests that the developers are aware of and actively mitigating potential security weaknesses.

While the current version demonstrates excellent security, it's important to note that the analysis is based on a single version. Continuous monitoring and timely updates in future versions will be crucial to maintain this high level of security. The absence of any specific vulnerabilities or exploitable code signals is a significant strength, making this plugin appear very safe for use.

Vulnerabilities
None known

The Media Widget Security Vulnerabilities

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

The Media Widget Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

The Media Widget Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
filterplugin_row_metathe-media-widget.php:49
actionadmin_initthe-media-widget.php:56
filterwidget_textthe-media-widget.php:116
Maintenance & Trust

The Media Widget Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.6.30
Last updatedAug 20, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs60
Developer Profile

The Media Widget Developer Profile

Alobaidi

22 plugins · 33K total installs

81
trust score
Avg Security Score
90/100
Avg Patch Time
52 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect The Media Widget

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<iframe style="width:100%!important;max-width:100%!important;display:block!important;height:px;" src="http://youtube.com/embed/" allowfullscreen></iframe><img src="https://instagram.com/p/
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about The Media Widget