Vintage.js Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/vintagejs

VintageJS allows you to apply a custom retro, vintage look to WordPress post images.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP + Updated Jun 2, 2012
imagesinstagramphoto-filtersvintage
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Vintage.js Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Vintage.js has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "vintagejs" v1.0 plugin exhibits a remarkably clean security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, or external HTTP requests is highly commendable. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerabilities, including no known CVEs. The presence of a capability check, even without other identified entry points, suggests a basic understanding of WordPress security best practices.

However, the complete lack of identified entry points (AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, cron events) presents an anomaly. While this indicates no *currently discoverable* attack vectors, it's unusual for a plugin of any complexity. This could mean the plugin is extremely basic or that the static analysis tools were unable to identify these entry points. The absence of taint analysis flows is also notable, suggesting either no user-controlled input is processed or that the analysis was unable to trace such flows.

In conclusion, the plugin demonstrates strong adherence to secure coding principles where code exists. The primary concern stems not from identified flaws but from the apparent lack of any user-facing functionality that would typically necessitate entry points and thus be subject to more comprehensive security scrutiny. Its clean history and lack of identified vulnerabilities are significant strengths, but the limited scope of analysis might be hiding potential weaknesses if the plugin performs any dynamic operations not captured.

Key Concerns

  • No identified entry points (AJAX, REST, etc.)
  • No taint analysis flows identified
Vulnerabilities
None known

Vintage.js Security Vulnerabilities

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

Vintage.js Release Timeline

v1.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Vintage.js Code Analysis

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

Vintage.js Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 11
actionadmin_menuadmin\admin.php:2
actionnetwork_admin_menuadmin\admin.php:3
actionadmin_initadmin\admin.php:10
actionwp_print_scriptsloader.php:22
actionwp_print_stylesloader.php:28
actionwp_headloader.php:61
filterget_image_tag_classloader.php:82
filterget_image_tag_classloader.php:86
filterget_image_tag_classloader.php:90
filterattachment_fields_to_editloader.php:115
filterattachment_fields_to_saveloader.php:136
Maintenance & Trust

Vintage.js Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested
Last updatedJun 2, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Vintage.js Developer Profile

modemlooper

9 plugins · 190 total installs

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

How We Detect Vintage.js

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/vintagejs/css/vintagejs.css/wp-content/plugins/vintagejs/vintage.min.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/vintagejs/vintage.min.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
vintagevintagejsvintagebwvintagesepia
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Vintage.js