Lazy Backup Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/lazy-backup

Lazy Backup is a WordPress plugin for one-click database backups and file access from the admin dashboard.

0 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 7.4+ WP 6.0+ Updated Apr 17, 2025
backupdatabasefile-managerfolders
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Lazy Backup Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 11mo ago
Risk Assessment

The lazy-backup plugin v1.0.0 demonstrates a generally good security posture, with a strong emphasis on input sanitization and authorization checks. The static analysis reveals a very small attack surface, consisting of only one AJAX handler, which is protected by capability checks. The high percentage of prepared statements for SQL queries (75%) and near-perfect output escaping (98%) are positive indicators of secure coding practices. Furthermore, the absence of any recorded vulnerabilities or CVEs in its history suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase.

While the plugin exhibits many strengths, the presence of one file operation, even if not explicitly flagged as an issue in the current analysis, warrants some caution. The lack of detailed information on this file operation makes it difficult to assess potential risks definitively. However, considering the overall low risk profile indicated by the other metrics, this is a minor concern.

In conclusion, lazy-backup v1.0.0 appears to be a secure plugin. Its minimal attack surface, robust use of security features like capability checks and prepared statements, and clean vulnerability history all contribute to a strong security rating. The single file operation is the only point that could potentially warrant further investigation if more detailed analysis were available, but based on the provided data, the plugin can be considered low risk.

Key Concerns

  • File operations present
Vulnerabilities
None known

Lazy Backup Security Vulnerabilities

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

Lazy Backup Code Analysis

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

Bundled Libraries

DataTables

SQL Query Safety

75% prepared8 total queries

Output Escaping

98% escaped41 total outputs
Data Flows
All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows
lazy_backup_handle_file_content_request (include\file-manager.php:160)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

Lazy Backup Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_lazy_backup_get_file_contentinclude\file-manager.php:159
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_menuadmin\admin-settings.php:6
actionadmin_post_lazy_backup_download_dbinclude\backup.php:118
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptslazy.php:46
Maintenance & Trust

Lazy Backup Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedApr 17, 2025
PHP min version7.4
Downloads287

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Lazy Backup Developer Profile

Amzil Ayoub

6 plugins · 30 total installs

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

How We Detect Lazy Backup

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/lazy-backup/assets/css/backup.css/wp-content/plugins/lazy-backup/assets/js/codemirror-loader.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/lazy-backup/assets/js/codemirror-loader.js
Version Parameters
lazy-backup/assets/css/backup.css?ver=lazy-backup/assets/js/codemirror-loader.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
lazy-backup-table-wrapperlazy-backup-table
JS Globals
lazyBackupCodemirrorData
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Lazy Backup