Dropbox CDN Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/dropbox-cdn

Use your Dropbox 'Public' folder as a free Content Delivery Network (or CDN). Please read the full description.

10 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 2.7.1+ Updated Dec 4, 2010
cdncontent-delivery-networkdropbox
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Dropbox CDN Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Dropbox CDN has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 15yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'dropbox-cdn' plugin v1.1 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified attack surface entry points that lack authentication or permission checks, no dangerous functions used, and all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, indicating good development practices in these areas. Furthermore, the absence of any recorded vulnerabilities, including CVEs, suggests a history of stable and secure operation.

However, a significant concern arises from the output escaping. The analysis shows one total output with 0% properly escaped, which is a critical oversight. Unescaped output can lead to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. While there are no other immediate red flags like taint flows or unauthenticated entry points, this single instance of unescaped output presents a tangible risk that needs immediate attention.

In conclusion, while the plugin benefits from a clean vulnerability history and robust handling of SQL and attack surface, the lack of output escaping is a notable weakness. Addressing this specific issue should be the priority to improve its overall security. The absence of other common vulnerabilities is a positive sign, but the XSS risk should not be underestimated.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output found
Vulnerabilities
None known

Dropbox CDN Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Dropbox CDN Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
1
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

0% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Dropbox CDN Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 7
actionadmin_menudropbox-cdn.php:15
actionadmin_initdropbox-cdn.php:16
filtertemplate_directorydropbox-cdn.php:21
filtertemplate_directory_uridropbox-cdn.php:22
filterstylesheet_directorydropbox-cdn.php:23
filterstylesheet_directory_uridropbox-cdn.php:24
filterstylesheet_urldropbox-cdn.php:25
Maintenance & Trust

Dropbox CDN Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.0.5
Last updatedDec 4, 2010
PHP min version
Downloads11K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Dropbox CDN Developer Profile

Chris Klosowski

9 plugins · 860 total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Dropbox CDN

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/dropbox-cdn/images/copyurl.png/wp-content/plugins/dropbox-cdn/images/dropdown.png

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
name="dbcdn_url"name="dbcdn_enabled"name="action"name="page_options"
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Dropbox CDN