Video Thumbnailer for Elementor Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/video-thumbnailer-for-elementor

Automatically add thumbnails to YouTube and Vimeo videos added with Elementor.

100 active installs v1.2.8 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.0+ Updated May 9, 2023
elementorvideovimeoyoutube
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Video Thumbnailer for Elementor Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Video Thumbnailer for Elementor has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin "video-thumbnailer-for-elementor" v1.2.8 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of identified entry points such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events, coupled with a lack of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, and insufficient authorization checks (nonces and capabilities), indicates a well-secured codebase with a minimal attack surface.

Taint analysis revealing no unsanitized paths further reinforces this positive assessment. The plugin's vulnerability history is also entirely clear, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This suggests either a history of diligent security patching, a lack of discovered vulnerabilities, or both. While the lack of any recorded vulnerabilities is a significant strength, it's always prudent to remain vigilant, as new vulnerabilities can emerge.

Overall, this plugin appears to be developed with robust security practices in mind. The absence of any red flags in the static analysis and vulnerability history is highly commendable. The primary strength lies in its significantly reduced attack surface and apparent adherence to secure coding principles. The only potential area for consideration, though not a current deficiency, is the continued monitoring for future vulnerabilities given the dynamic nature of software security.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Video Thumbnailer for Elementor Security Vulnerabilities

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

Video Thumbnailer for Elementor 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

Video Thumbnailer for Elementor Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 10
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\plugin.php:5
actionelementor/editor/after_enqueue_scriptsincludes\plugin.php:6
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\plugin.php:7
actionupdated_post_metaincludes\plugin.php:49
actionelementor/widget/render_contentincludes\plugin.php:53
actionelementor/element/before_section_endincludes\plugin.php:77
actionadmin_initincludes\settings.php:17
actionadmin_menuincludes\settings.php:18
actionadmin_noticesvideo-thumbnailer-for-elementor.php:72
actioninitvideo-thumbnailer-for-elementor.php:85
Maintenance & Trust

Video Thumbnailer for Elementor Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.2.9
Last updatedMay 9, 2023
PHP min version5.6
Downloads8K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Video Thumbnailer for Elementor Developer Profile

EngageWeb

2 plugins · 140 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Video Thumbnailer for Elementor

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/video-thumbnailer-for-elementor/assets/js/script.js/wp-content/plugins/video-thumbnailer-for-elementor/assets/css/style.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/video-thumbnailer-for-elementor/assets/js/script.js
Version Parameters
video-thumbnailer-for-elementor/assets/js/script.js?ver=video-thumbnailer-for-elementor/assets/css/style.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
elementor-auto-video-thumbnail-cropelementor-auto-video-thumbnailelementor-auto-video-thumbnailess
Data Attributes
auto_thumbnailauto_thumbnail_crop
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Video Thumbnailer for Elementor