Import/Export for Advanced Custom Fields Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/import-export-acf

Import and export ACF field groups, custom post types, taxonomies, and post data with hierarchical relationships in CSV format.

200 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 7.4+ WP 5.0+ Updated Feb 15, 2025
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92
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Import/Export for Advanced Custom Fields Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

Import/Export for Advanced Custom Fields has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "import-export-acf" plugin version 1.0.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. It demonstrates excellent adherence to secure coding practices, with all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements and all output being properly escaped. The absence of dangerous functions, file operations, and external HTTP requests further strengthens its security profile. Furthermore, the plugin incorporates security measures like nonce and capability checks, indicating a thoughtful approach to preventing common web vulnerabilities. The vulnerability history is clear, with no recorded CVEs, which is a positive indicator of the plugin's stability and security development. While the attack surface is minimal with only one unprotected AJAX handler, the lack of specific detail on this handler's functionality prevents a definitive assessment of its risk. However, given the overall clean code signals and lack of historical vulnerabilities, the current risk appears low. The plugin's strengths lie in its secure handling of data and robust security checks. The only potential area for improvement, albeit minor given the context, would be to ensure the single AJAX handler has appropriate authorization checks if not already implicitly handled.

Key Concerns

  • Unprotected AJAX handler present
Vulnerabilities
None known

Import/Export for Advanced Custom Fields Security Vulnerabilities

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

Import/Export for Advanced Custom Fields Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
51 escaped
Nonce Checks
4
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped51 total outputs
Data Flows
All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows
handle_export (import-export-acf.php:288)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

Import/Export for Advanced Custom Fields Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_get_post_type_taxonomiesimport-export-acf.php:58
WordPress Hooks 7
actionadmin_noticesimport-export-acf.php:41
actionplugins_loadedimport-export-acf.php:48
actionadmin_menuimport-export-acf.php:52
actionadmin_initimport-export-acf.php:53
actionadmin_initimport-export-acf.php:54
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsimport-export-acf.php:55
actionadmin_noticesimport-export-acf.php:758
Maintenance & Trust

Import/Export for Advanced Custom Fields Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.7.5
Last updatedFeb 15, 2025
PHP min version7.4
Downloads67K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Import/Export for Advanced Custom Fields Developer Profile

Vansh Bordia

1 plugin · 200 total installs

88
trust score
Avg Security Score
92/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Import/Export for Advanced Custom Fields

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/import-export-acf/assets/css/style.css
Version Parameters
import-export-acf/assets/css/style.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
import-export-acf
Data Attributes
data-section="taxonomy-options"
JS Globals
ACF_Import_Export
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Import/Export for Advanced Custom Fields