Allow Swf Upload Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/allow-swf-upload

Allow Admin to Upload SWF file

500 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 2.0.2+ Updated Dec 24, 2013
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Allow Swf Upload Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'allow-swf-upload' v1.1 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits its attack surface. Crucially, the analysis indicates zero instances of dangerous functions being used, all SQL queries are properly prepared, and all output is correctly escaped. Furthermore, there are no file operations or external HTTP requests to consider. The presence of a capability check, even with a limited attack surface, is a positive sign of some security awareness.

The vulnerability history is equally reassuring, with no known CVEs ever recorded for this plugin. This, combined with the clean static analysis, suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase. There are no identified taint flows, critical or otherwise, which further solidifies the current security assessment.

In conclusion, 'allow-swf-upload' v1.1 appears to be a very secure plugin with no immediate or evident risks. Its strengths lie in its minimal attack surface, robust code hygiene regarding SQL and output, and a clean vulnerability history. The only minor area for consideration, although not a direct risk in this case due to the lack of entry points, is the absence of nonce checks, which is generally a recommended practice for any potentially interactive plugin functionality.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Allow Swf Upload Security Vulnerabilities

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

Allow Swf Upload 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

Allow Swf Upload Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterupload_mimesallowSwfUpload.php:97
Maintenance & Trust

Allow Swf Upload Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.7.41
Last updatedDec 24, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads20K

Community Trust

Rating84/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs500
Developer Profile

Allow Swf Upload Developer Profile

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2 plugins · 520 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 Swf Upload

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FAQ

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