Clean Image Filenames Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/clean-image-filenames

This plugin automatically converts language accent characters to non-accent characters in filenames when uploading to the media library.

30K active installs v1.5 PHP + WP 2.9+ Updated Jan 14, 2026
filesimagesmediasanitizeupload
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Clean Image Filenames Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Clean Image Filenames has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2mo ago
Risk Assessment

The 'clean-image-filenames' plugin v1.5 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events indicates a minimal attack surface, which is a positive indicator. Furthermore, the analysis shows no dangerous functions, file operations, external HTTP requests, or bundled libraries, all of which reduce potential security risks. The complete reliance on prepared statements for any potential SQL queries is excellent practice. However, a significant concern is the complete lack of output escaping (0% properly escaped). This means that any data processed and displayed by the plugin could be vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks if it originates from user input or external sources. The plugin also has no recorded vulnerability history, which, combined with the limited attack surface, suggests a history of stable and secure operation. Despite the excellent foundation in terms of attack surface and SQL handling, the complete absence of output escaping presents a critical weakness that needs immediate attention.

Key Concerns

  • Output escaping not implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

Clean Image Filenames Security Vulnerabilities

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

Clean Image Filenames Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
4
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

0% escaped4 total outputs
Attack Surface

Clean Image Filenames Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
actionplugins_loadedclean-image-filenames.php:58
actionadmin_initclean-image-filenames.php:59
actionwp_handle_upload_prefilterclean-image-filenames.php:61
actionwp_handle_sideload_prefilterclean-image-filenames.php:62
actionadd_attachmentclean-image-filenames.php:63
Maintenance & Trust

Clean Image Filenames Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedJan 14, 2026
PHP min version
Downloads335K

Community Trust

Rating92/100
Number of ratings21
Active installs30K
Developer Profile

Clean Image Filenames Developer Profile

Upperdog

3 plugins · 37K total installs

87
trust score
Avg Security Score
90/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Clean Image Filenames

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 Clean Image Filenames