AP Extended MIME Types Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/ap-extended-mime-types

This plugin extends the allowed uploadable MIME types to include a WIDE range of file types. Created specifically for WPMS...

300 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 2.0+ Updated Apr 18, 2012
mediamimemime-typesmultisiteupload
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is AP Extended MIME Types Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

AP Extended MIME Types has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "ap-extended-mime-types" v1.1 plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified entry points that are exposed without authentication or permission checks, including AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events. Furthermore, the code demonstrates excellent security practices by avoiding dangerous functions, utilizing prepared statements exclusively for all SQL queries, and properly escaping all output. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces the potential attack surface. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities or CVEs in its history also indicates a robust and well-maintained security record.

Vulnerabilities
None known

AP Extended MIME Types Security Vulnerabilities

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

AP Extended MIME Types 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

AP Extended MIME Types Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterupload_mimesap-extended-mime-types.php:29
Maintenance & Trust

AP Extended MIME Types Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.3.2
Last updatedApr 18, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads18K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs300
Developer Profile

AP Extended MIME Types Developer Profile

Josh Maxwell

2 plugins · 500 total installs

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

How We Detect AP Extended MIME Types

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/ap-extended-mime-types/mime-types.txt

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about AP Extended MIME Types