HEIC to JPEG Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/heic-to-jpeg

Convert HEIC images to JPEG format when upload to the Media Library.

1K active installs v1.0.1 PHP + WP 6.0+ Updated Apr 5, 2023
heicimagejpegmedia
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is HEIC to JPEG Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'heic-to-jpeg' plugin version 1.0.1 presents a generally strong security posture. The code analysis shows an absence of common risky patterns such as dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, and external HTTP requests. Furthermore, the taint analysis indicates no identified flows with unsanitized paths, which is a significant positive indicator. The plugin also lacks a substantial attack surface, with no registered AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, and importantly, all entry points appear to be protected by default.

The vulnerability history is also completely clean, with no known CVEs recorded, indicating a lack of past security incidents. This, combined with the positive static analysis findings, suggests the developers are following good security practices. However, the complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks is a notable weakness. While the attack surface is currently zero, if any new entry points are introduced in future versions without proper authorization checks, it could become a significant risk. The presence of file operations, while not flagged as an issue here, warrants attention as it can be a vector for vulnerabilities if not handled meticulously.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
  • File operations present
Vulnerabilities
None known

HEIC to JPEG Security Vulnerabilities

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

HEIC to JPEG Code Analysis

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

HEIC to JPEG Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
filterupload_mimesmain.php:19
filterplupload_default_settingsmain.php:27
filterwp_handle_upload_prefiltermain.php:62
Maintenance & Trust

HEIC to JPEG Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.2.9
Last updatedApr 5, 2023
PHP min version
Downloads8K

Community Trust

Rating60/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs1K
Developer Profile

HEIC to JPEG Developer Profile

crissyfieldgmbh

1 plugin · 1K total installs

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

How We Detect HEIC to JPEG

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 HEIC to JPEG