Filename Randomizer Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/filename-randomizer

Filename Randomizer adds randomization to file names when uploading files into WordPress. This is a security plugin designed to prevent unauthorized …

10 active installs v1.1.0 PHP 7.0+ WP 4.4+ Updated Aug 11, 2022
filesrandomizationsecurityupload
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Filename Randomizer Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 3yr ago
Risk Assessment

The filename-randomizer plugin v1.1.0 exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis. The plugin demonstrates strong adherence to secure coding practices by avoiding dangerous functions, utilizing prepared statements exclusively for SQL queries, and performing proper output escaping. Furthermore, the absence of any file operations or external HTTP requests significantly reduces the potential attack surface. The lack of any identified flows with unsanitized paths in the taint analysis is also a positive indicator. The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no recorded CVEs, which suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase over time.

While the static analysis reveals no immediate code-level vulnerabilities or concerning attack vectors, the complete absence of any entry points (AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, cron events) is noteworthy. This could imply the plugin has limited functionality or that its operations are entirely triggered by other means not captured in this analysis. However, based solely on the data presented, the plugin appears to be very secure. The consistent absence of vulnerabilities in its history further reinforces this assessment. The plugin's strengths lie in its clean code and lack of exploitable entry points or insecure code constructs.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Filename Randomizer Security Vulnerabilities

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

Filename Randomizer Release Timeline

v1.1.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Filename Randomizer 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

Filename Randomizer Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filtersanitize_file_namefilename-randomizer.php:34
Maintenance & Trust

Filename Randomizer Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.0.11
Last updatedAug 11, 2022
PHP min version7.0
Downloads837

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Filename Randomizer Developer Profile

mohemiv

1 plugin · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect Filename Randomizer

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Filename Randomizer