Filestack WP Upload Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/filestack-upload

Upload files directly to the cloud with support for multiple sources including local, Facebook, Dropbox, Google Drive, and more.

70 active installs v3.1.0 PHP 7.4+ WP 5.0+ Updated Nov 11, 2025
cdncloud-storagefile-uploadfilestackmedia-upload
99
A · Safe
CVEs total1
Unpatched0
Last CVEDec 13, 2024
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Safety Verdict

Is Filestack WP Upload Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 99/100

Filestack WP Upload has a strong security track record. Known vulnerabilities have been patched promptly.

1 known CVELast CVE: Dec 13, 2024Updated 4mo ago
Risk Assessment

The Filestack Upload v3.1.0 plugin exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the static analysis. It boasts a zero attack surface from unprotected entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes, and avoids common pitfalls such as unescapated output, file operations, and external HTTP requests. The presence of nonces and capability checks further indicates a commitment to secure development practices. However, the analysis reveals a concerning pattern with SQL queries: all three detected queries are not using prepared statements, which can expose the plugin to SQL injection vulnerabilities. While no active vulnerabilities are reported, the history of one medium-severity CVE, specifically Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), dated relatively recently, warrants attention. This suggests that while the current version might be patched, past vulnerabilities point to potential areas where input sanitization and output escaping might need continuous scrutiny, especially concerning user-generated content or data processed by SQL queries.

Key Concerns

  • SQL queries not using prepared statements
  • Past medium severity CVE for XSS
Vulnerabilities
1

Filestack WP Upload Security Vulnerabilities

CVEs by Year

1 CVE in 2024
2024
Patched Has unpatched

Severity Breakdown

Medium
1

1 total CVE

CVE-2024-11462medium · 6.1Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Filestack Official <= 2.1.0 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Dec 13, 2024 Patched in 3.0.0 (60d)
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Filestack WP Upload Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
3
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
26
339 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
5
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

0% prepared3 total queries

Output Escaping

93% escaped365 total outputs
Attack Surface

Filestack WP Upload Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionwidgets_initwidget\file-type-convert.php:816
actionwidgets_initwidget\file-type-convert.php:842
actionwidgets_initwidget\video-to-audio-convert.php:356
Maintenance & Trust

Filestack WP Upload Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedNov 11, 2025
PHP min version7.4
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs70
Developer Profile

Filestack WP Upload Developer Profile

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1 plugin · 70 total installs

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trust score
Avg Security Score
99/100
Avg Patch Time
60 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Filestack WP Upload

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/filestack-upload/js/filestack.js/wp-content/plugins/filestack-upload/css/filestack.css/wp-content/plugins/filestack-upload/js/filestack-admin.js/wp-content/plugins/filestack-upload/js/filestack-widget.js
Script Paths
https://filestack.com/sdk/fileloader.js
Version Parameters
filestack-upload/js/filestack.js?ver=filestack-upload/css/filestack.css?ver=filestack-upload/js/filestack-admin.js?ver=filestack-upload/js/filestack-widget.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
filestack-upload-wrapperfilestack-widget-upload-buttonfilestack-widget-upload-preview
Data Attributes
data-filestack-apikeydata-filestack-widget-options
JS Globals
Filestackfilestack_widget_optionsfilestack_upload_params
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/filestack/v1/upload
Shortcode Output
[filestack-upload][filestack-widget]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Filestack WP Upload