Webdoone Simple Image Widget Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/webdoone-simple-image-widget

A simpe and easy way to place an image in your any widget area.

70 active installs v1.1.2 PHP + WP 4.4+ Updated Aug 25, 2016
imageimage-widgetphotosidebarwidget
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Webdoone Simple Image Widget Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Webdoone Simple Image 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 webdoone-simple-image-widget plugin, version 1.1.2, exhibits a generally good security posture with no recorded vulnerabilities in its history and a low attack surface. The static analysis reveals a significant strength in its handling of SQL queries, with 100% using prepared statements, and a high rate of output escaping (94%). The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further mitigates common attack vectors. However, a single instance of the `create_function` dangerous function is a notable concern, as it can be exploited for code injection if user input is not strictly controlled. The complete lack of nonce and capability checks, while not directly leading to exploitable flows in the taint analysis, represents a missed opportunity for robust authentication and authorization on potential entry points.

Despite the absence of known CVEs and a clean vulnerability history, the presence of `create_function` warrants attention. The zero taint flows are positive but could be a result of limited test coverage rather than inherent security. The lack of authentication checks on any potential entry points is a structural weakness that could become exploitable if new entry points are introduced or if the `create_function`'s usage is compromised by uncontrolled input. Overall, while the plugin is currently safe based on historical data and static analysis, the use of `create_function` and the absence of authorization mechanisms present minor but real risks.

Key Concerns

  • Use of dangerous function 'create_function'
  • No nonce checks on entry points
  • No capability checks on entry points
  • Low percentage of output escaping (94%)
Vulnerabilities
None known

Webdoone Simple Image Widget Security Vulnerabilities

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

Webdoone Simple Image Widget Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
1
Raw SQL Queries
0
1 prepared
Unescaped Output
7
105 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Dangerous Functions Found

create_functionadd_action('widgets_init', create_function('', 'register_widget( "WebdooneSimpleImage_Widget" );'));simple-image.php:217

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared1 total queries

Output Escaping

94% escaped112 total outputs
Attack Surface

Webdoone Simple Image Widget Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionwidgets_initsimple-image.php:217
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptssimple-image.php:226
Maintenance & Trust

Webdoone Simple Image Widget Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.6.30
Last updatedAug 25, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs70
Developer Profile

Webdoone Simple Image Widget Developer Profile

webdoone

1 plugin · 70 total installs

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

How We Detect Webdoone Simple Image Widget

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/webdoone-simple-image-widget/css/style.css/wp-content/plugins/webdoone-simple-image-widget/js/webdoone-simple-image-widget.js/wp-content/plugins/webdoone-simple-image-widget/css/webdoone-simple-image-widget.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/webdoone-simple-image-widget/js/webdoone-simple-image-widget.js
Version Parameters
webdoone-simple-image-widget/css/style.css?ver=webdoone-simple-image-widget/js/webdoone-simple-image-widget.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
webdoonesimpleimage_widgetwebdoone-si-custom-media-imgwebdoone-si-custom-media-urlwebdoone-si-custom-media-uploadwebdoone-si-clear-field
Data Attributes
webdoone-si-custom-media-imgwebdoone-si-custom-media-urlwebdoone-si-custom-media-uploadwebdoone-si-clear-field
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Webdoone Simple Image Widget