InstaMigrate Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/instamigrate

Secure REST API endpoints for WordPress site migration — database export/import, file transfer, and search-replace.

0 active installs v1.5.0 PHP 7.4+ WP 5.0+ Updated Apr 3, 2026
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is InstaMigrate Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 1mo ago
Risk Assessment

The Instamigrate v1.5.0 plugin exhibits a generally positive security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of known CVEs and the complete reliance on prepared statements for SQL queries are strong indicators of good development practices regarding data security. Furthermore, the 100% proper output escaping suggests a commitment to preventing cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. The limited attack surface, with no reported AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events exposed without authentication, also contributes to a lower risk profile.

However, the presence of several "dangerous functions" like `set_time_limit` and `unserialize` warrants caution. While these functions are not inherently vulnerable, their misuse can lead to security weaknesses, particularly `unserialize` which can be a vector for object injection if used with untrusted input. The lack of any capability checks on the identified entry points (though none are explicitly reported as unprotected) is a potential concern, as it implies that even if entry points existed, they might not be adequately protected against unauthorized access. The plugin's vulnerability history of zero recorded issues is a significant strength, implying a stable and secure codebase thus far.

In conclusion, Instamigrate v1.5.0 appears to be a relatively secure plugin, with its primary strengths lying in its SQL query handling, output escaping, and limited attack surface. The main areas of potential concern revolve around the use of dangerous functions and the potential for weak access control if additional entry points were to be introduced or discovered. The lack of historical vulnerabilities is a very strong positive signal.

Key Concerns

  • Use of dangerous functions: unserialize
  • Use of dangerous functions: set_time_limit
  • Use of dangerous functions: ini_set
  • No capability checks identified
Vulnerabilities
None known

InstaMigrate Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

InstaMigrate Release Timeline

v1.5.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

InstaMigrate Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
12
Raw SQL Queries
0
33 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
20 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
26
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Dangerous Functions Found

set_time_limit@set_time_limit(600);insta-migrate.php:482
ini_set@ini_set('memory_limit', '512M');insta-migrate.php:483
set_time_limit@set_time_limit(300);insta-migrate.php:755
set_time_limit@set_time_limit(600);insta-migrate.php:802
ini_set@ini_set('memory_limit', '512M');insta-migrate.php:803
set_time_limit@set_time_limit(600);insta-migrate.php:901
ini_set@ini_set('memory_limit', '512M');insta-migrate.php:902
unserialize$unserialized = @unserialize($data);insta-migrate.php:999
set_time_limit@set_time_limit(600);insta-migrate.php:1043
ini_set@ini_set('memory_limit', '512M');insta-migrate.php:1044
set_time_limit@set_time_limit(600);insta-migrate.php:1182
ini_set@ini_set('memory_limit', '512M');insta-migrate.php:1183

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared33 total queries

Output Escaping

100% escaped20 total outputs
Attack Surface

InstaMigrate Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 6
actionrest_api_initinsta-migrate.php:36
actionnetwork_admin_menuinsta-migrate.php:39
actionnetwork_admin_noticesinsta-migrate.php:40
actionadmin_menuinsta-migrate.php:42
actionadmin_noticesinsta-migrate.php:43
actioninitinsta-migrate.php:48
Maintenance & Trust

InstaMigrate Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedApr 3, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads55

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

InstaMigrate Developer Profile

InstaWP

3 plugins · 140K total installs

80
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
78 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect InstaMigrate

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

REST Endpoints
/insta-migrate/v1/
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about InstaMigrate