Disk Space Usage Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/disk-space-usage

Displays the server disk space usage in the form of a bar chart on the admin panel dashboard

300 active installs v1.7 PHP 5.4+ WP 4.9+ Updated Nov 9, 2023
diskspace
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Disk Space Usage Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Disk Space Usage has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "disk-space-usage" v1.7 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The plugin has zero identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes, which significantly reduces its attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, no raw SQL queries (all use prepared statements), and no file operations or external HTTP requests. This indicates a careful and secure development approach. The plugin also has no recorded vulnerability history, further bolstering its security profile.

However, a notable concern arises from the output escaping. With 5 total outputs, only 60% are properly escaped, meaning 2 outputs are potentially unescaped. This could lead to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-supplied data is directly reflected in these unescaped outputs. Additionally, the absence of nonce checks and capability checks on any potential (though unlisted) entry points, coupled with the lack of taint analysis results, means that while the current analysis shows no issues, there might be undiscovered vulnerabilities if data were to be processed in a way not captured by the static analysis. The lack of detailed taint analysis or a larger attack surface to scrutinize makes it difficult to definitively rule out all risks.

In conclusion, "disk-space-usage" v1.7 appears to be a well-secured plugin with excellent practices in reducing attack vectors and handling database interactions. The primary area for improvement and potential risk lies in ensuring all outputs are properly escaped. The absence of a vulnerability history is a positive sign, but the incomplete output escaping warrants attention.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output detected
Vulnerabilities
None known

Disk Space Usage Security Vulnerabilities

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

Disk Space Usage Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Disk Space Usage Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
2
3 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

60% escaped5 total outputs
Attack Surface

Disk Space Usage Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionwp_dashboard_setupinit.php:53
actionsn_dsu_initinit.php:55
actionplugins_loadedinit.php:113
Maintenance & Trust

Disk Space Usage Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.4.8
Last updatedNov 9, 2023
PHP min version5.4
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating52/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs300
Developer Profile

Disk Space Usage Developer Profile

sidngr

6 plugins · 610 total installs

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

How We Detect Disk Space Usage

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/disk-space-usage/languages/

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
sn_dsu_widget
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Disk Space Usage