Allow ePUB and MOBI formats upload Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/allow-epub-and-mobi-formats-upload

WordPress does not allow upload ePUB and MOBI formats.

3K active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 4.7+ Updated Jan 17, 2017
ebookepubformatsmobiupload
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Allow ePUB and MOBI formats upload Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Allow ePUB and MOBI formats upload 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

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history, the "allow-epub-and-mobi-formats-upload" plugin v1.0 presents a strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all outputs are properly escaped. Crucially, there are no identified taint flows, indicating a lack of exploitable paths for malicious data. The plugin also demonstrates good security practices by implementing no observable attack surface through AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, or cron events, and the complete absence of file operations or external HTTP requests further limits potential risks.

The vulnerability history is equally positive, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity. This lack of past vulnerabilities, combined with the current clean bill of health from the static analysis, suggests a well-developed and secure plugin. However, it's important to note that the static analysis found no capability checks or nonce checks. While the absence of an attack surface mitigates this risk in the current version, future updates that introduce new features or expand the attack surface could become vulnerable if these checks are not implemented. Overall, this plugin appears to be very secure in its current state, with no immediate exploitable vulnerabilities identified.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Allow ePUB and MOBI formats upload Security Vulnerabilities

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

Allow ePUB and MOBI formats 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
Attack Surface

Allow ePUB and MOBI formats upload Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
filterupload_mimesallow-epub-and-mobi-formats-upload.php:21
filterupload_mimesallow-epub-and-mobi-formats-upload.php:29
filterupload_mimesallow-epub-and-mobi-formats-upload.php:31
Maintenance & Trust

Allow ePUB and MOBI formats upload Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.7.32
Last updatedJan 17, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads18K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs3K
Developer Profile

Allow ePUB and MOBI formats upload Developer Profile

eKnizky

1 plugin · 3K total installs

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

How We Detect Allow ePUB and MOBI formats upload

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Allow ePUB and MOBI formats upload