YD Zoomify Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/yd-zoomify

Allows for simple insertion of a Zoomify zoomable web image in a post content, page or template.

20 active installs v0.1.0 PHP + WP 2.0.0+ Updated Apr 14, 2009
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is YD Zoomify Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 16yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'yd-zoomify' plugin v0.1.0 exhibits a mixed security posture. On one hand, the static analysis reveals no identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, external HTTP requests, or direct code injection risks. The absence of known vulnerabilities and CVEs further suggests a history of reasonable security. However, a significant concern arises from the complete lack of output escaping and capability checks. This means any data processed by the plugin could be outputted directly to the user, opening the door for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, especially if user-supplied data is involved. The fact that there are no identified entry points is positive, but the lack of security measures on potential future entry points or within the existing codebase for data handling is a notable weakness.

Key Concerns

  • No output escaping
  • No capability checks
  • No nonce checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

YD Zoomify Security Vulnerabilities

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

YD Zoomify Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

0% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

YD Zoomify Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterthe_contentyd-zoomify.php:80
Maintenance & Trust

YD Zoomify Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.7.1
Last updatedApr 14, 2009
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

YD Zoomify Developer Profile

Yann at WP&Co

14 plugins · 180 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect YD Zoomify

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/yd-zoomify/zoomifyViewer.swf

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
<!-- YDZOOM(<!-- YDZOOM(id,src,width,height) -->
Data Attributes
CLASSID="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000"CODEBASE="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"
Shortcode Output
<OBJECT CLASSID="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000"<PARAM NAME="FlashVars" VALUE="zoomifyImagePath=<PARAM NAME="SRC" VALUE="
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about YD Zoomify