Filenames to latin Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/filenames-to-latin

Sanitize filenames to latin during upload.

10K active installs v2.7 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Aug 9, 2020
cyrillicfilenamemediasanitizeupload
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Filenames to latin Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "filenames-to-latin" v2.7 plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, SQL queries without prepared statements, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or taint flows with unsanitized paths suggests a well-written and secure codebase. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerabilities, critical or otherwise, which indicates a history of stability and a lack of past security issues. The zero-count attack surface entries (AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, cron events) further bolster this assessment, as there are no apparent entry points for external interaction, let alone unprotected ones.

However, the complete lack of nonces and capability checks across all zero entry points, while currently not a direct risk due to the absence of those entry points, could be a concern if the plugin's functionality were to expand in the future. The static analysis reports zero instances of these checks, which is unusual for plugins with any form of interaction. While the current data presents a near-perfect security profile, it's worth noting that this assessment is based solely on the provided snapshot. The absence of certain security mechanisms, though not currently exploitable, could become a point of concern if the plugin evolves without addressing them.

In conclusion, "filenames-to-latin" v2.7 appears to be a highly secure plugin, with no exploitable vulnerabilities or concerning code patterns identified in this static analysis. Its clean history and lack of attack surface are significant strengths. The only potential area for minor concern, though not a present risk, is the complete absence of nonce and capability checks, which is more of a missed opportunity for future-proofing than an immediate security flaw.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Filenames to latin Security Vulnerabilities

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

Filenames to latin 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

Filenames to latin Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filtersanitize_file_namefilenames-to-latin.php:194
filterplugin_row_metafilenames-to-latin.php:205
Maintenance & Trust

Filenames to latin Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.5.18
Last updatedAug 9, 2020
PHP min version
Downloads91K

Community Trust

Rating98/100
Number of ratings14
Active installs10K
Developer Profile

Filenames to latin Developer Profile

webvitaly

14 plugins · 128K total installs

66
trust score
Avg Security Score
81/100
Avg Patch Time
396 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Filenames to latin

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

Asset Fingerprints

Version Parameters
filenames-to-latin/style.css?ver=filenames-to-latin/script.js?ver=

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Filenames to latin