Image Upload for Imgur Security & Risk Analysis

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Upload images in Block Editor directly to Imgur.

0 active installs v1.0.5 PHP 8.0+ WP 5.9+ Updated May 15, 2025
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CVEs total0
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Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Image Upload for Imgur Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Image Upload for Imgur has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 10mo ago
Risk Assessment

The 'image-upload-for-imgur' plugin version 1.0.5 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of critical or high-severity taint flows, dangerous functions, file operations, and external HTTP requests are excellent indicators of secure coding practices. Furthermore, the extensive use of prepared statements for SQL queries (85%) and proper output escaping (95%) significantly mitigates common web vulnerabilities. The presence of nonce and capability checks on its entry points further strengthens its defenses against unauthorized access and actions.

While the static analysis reveals a generally secure codebase with no recorded vulnerabilities, the reliance on a bundled library (Guzzle) warrants a minor caution. The security of the bundled library is dependent on its own update status and any potential vulnerabilities within it, which are not detailed in this analysis. Overall, this plugin appears to be well-developed with a focus on security, offering a low-risk solution for its intended functionality. However, ongoing vigilance regarding bundled library updates is advisable for any plugin.

Key Concerns

  • Bundled library (Guzzle) may have unpatched vulnerabilities
Vulnerabilities
None known

Image Upload for Imgur Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Image Upload for Imgur Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
2
11 prepared
Unescaped Output
6
120 escaped
Nonce Checks
2
Capability Checks
5
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
1

Bundled Libraries

Guzzle

SQL Query Safety

85% prepared13 total queries

Output Escaping

95% escaped126 total outputs
Attack Surface

Image Upload for Imgur Attack Surface

Entry Points2
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_iufi_dismiss_admin_noticeapp\Plugin\Transients.php:62

REST API Routes 1

GET/wp-json/image-upload-for-imgur/v1/files/app\Imgur\Rest.php:68
WordPress Hooks 19
actionrest_api_initapp\Imgur\Rest.php:55
actioniufi_file_savedapp\Logging\Files.php:61
actionadmin_action_image_upload_for_imgur_log_emptyapp\Logging\Log.php:55
actioninitapp\Plugin\Init.php:76
actioncli_initapp\Plugin\Init.php:79
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsapp\Plugin\Init.php:83
actioninitapp\Plugin\Settings.php:72
actioninitapp\Plugin\Settings.php:73
actionadmin_initapp\Plugin\Settings.php:76
actionadmin_menuapp\Plugin\Settings.php:79
actionupdated_optionapp\Plugin\Settings.php:82
actioninitapp\Plugin\Setup.php:69
filteresfw_completedapp\Plugin\Setup.php:99
actionesfw_set_completedapp\Plugin\Setup.php:100
actionesfw_processapp\Plugin\Setup.php:101
actionesfw_processapp\Plugin\Setup.php:102
actionadmin_noticesapp\Plugin\Transients.php:56
filteriufi_transient_hide_onapp\Plugin\Transients.php:59
actionplugins_loadedimage-upload-for-imgur.php:39
Maintenance & Trust

Image Upload for Imgur Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedMay 15, 2025
PHP min version8.0
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Image Upload for Imgur Developer Profile

threadi

9 plugins · 950 total installs

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

How We Detect Image Upload for Imgur

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/image-upload-for-imgur/admin/styles.css/wp-content/plugins/image-upload-for-imgur/admin/js.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/image-upload-for-imgur/admin/js.js
Version Parameters
image-upload-for-imgur/admin/styles.css?ver=image-upload-for-imgur/admin/js.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
iufiJsVars
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/image-upload-for-imgur/v1/files/
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Image Upload for Imgur