NO SSL Flash Upload Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/aarons-no-ssl-flash-upload

Turns off SSL for the Flash uploader when you have FORCE_SSL_ADMIN enabled, in case you are having trouble getting it to work ("IO Error").

10 active installs v1.0.8 PHP + WP 3.1+ Updated May 1, 2012
flashsslupload
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is NO SSL Flash Upload Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

NO SSL Flash Upload has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 14yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "aarons-no-ssl-flash-upload" plugin v1.0.8 exhibits an exceptionally clean static analysis profile, indicating strong adherence to secure coding practices. The absence of any dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, nonce checks, or capability checks is highly commendable and suggests a well-audited codebase with minimal surface area for common web vulnerabilities.

Despite the absence of identified vulnerabilities and CVEs in its history, the taint analysis did reveal two flows with unsanitized paths. While these did not escalate to critical or high severity in this analysis, they represent potential entry points for vulnerabilities if the context of these flows were to involve user-supplied input without further sanitization. The plugin's overall security posture is good due to its lack of exposed attack vectors and its use of prepared statements for any potential database interactions, however, the identified unsanitized paths warrant cautious monitoring.

In conclusion, the plugin demonstrates a strong focus on security fundamentals. The primary area for improvement lies in addressing the two identified taint flows with unsanitized paths, even if they are currently deemed low risk. The plugin's vulnerability history, being entirely clear, is a significant positive indicator, suggesting a stable and secure past performance. However, vigilance regarding the taint analysis findings is recommended for maintaining a robust security profile.

Key Concerns

  • Taint flows with unsanitized paths found
Vulnerabilities
None known

NO SSL Flash Upload Security Vulnerabilities

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

NO SSL Flash Upload Release Timeline

v1.0.8Current
v1.0.7
v1.0.6
v1.0.5
v1.0.4
v1.0.3
v1.0.2
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

NO SSL Flash Upload 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
Data Flows · Security
2 unsanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows2 with unsanitized paths
auth_redirect (aaron-no-ssl-flash-upload.php:85)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

NO SSL Flash Upload Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filteradmin_urlaaron-no-ssl-flash-upload.php:60
filterwp_redirectaaron-no-ssl-flash-upload.php:61
Maintenance & Trust

NO SSL Flash Upload Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.2.1
Last updatedMay 1, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

NO SSL Flash Upload Developer Profile

aaron44126

2 plugins · 110 total installs

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

How We Detect NO SSL Flash Upload

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about NO SSL Flash Upload