EXIF Remover Security & Risk Analysis

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Remove EXIF data from images on upload.

400 active installs v1.0.2 PHP 8.2+ WP 6.8+ Updated Nov 28, 2025
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is EXIF Remover Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 5mo ago
Risk Assessment

The exif-remover plugin version 1.0.2 exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities (all queries use prepared statements), unescaped output, file operations, or external HTTP requests is highly commendable. Furthermore, the zero count for flows with unsanitized paths in the taint analysis suggests that the plugin is not susceptible to common injection-based attacks. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history further reinforces this positive assessment. However, a notable concern is the complete absence of nonce and capability checks across all potential entry points. While the current analysis shows zero entry points, this represents a significant risk if the plugin's functionality were to expand or if new entry points are introduced in future updates without implementing proper authorization mechanisms. This leaves the plugin vulnerable to unauthorized actions if any attack vectors are ever discovered or added.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks found
  • No capability checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

EXIF Remover Security Vulnerabilities

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

EXIF Remover Release Timeline

v1.0.2Current
v1.0.1
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

EXIF Remover 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

EXIF Remover Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterwp_handle_uploadexif-remover.php:18
Maintenance & Trust

EXIF Remover Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedNov 28, 2025
PHP min version8.2
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs400
Developer Profile

EXIF Remover Developer Profile

lastsplash (a11n)

8 plugins · 1K total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect EXIF Remover

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about EXIF Remover