Lean Media Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/lean-media

Save storage space by deleting large image files after generating thumbnails.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.4.1+ Updated Unknown
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Lean Media Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs
Risk Assessment

The lean-media v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events with unprotected entry points significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the code signals indicate good development practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. The plugin also refrains from making external HTTP requests. This suggests a developer who is mindful of common web security vulnerabilities.

However, the static analysis did flag two file operations, which could be a potential area of concern if not handled securely. While no taint flows were identified with unsanitized paths, the presence of file operations without further context requires careful consideration. The complete lack of vulnerability history, including known CVEs, is a positive indicator, suggesting either a well-developed and secure plugin or one that has not been extensively targeted or analyzed for vulnerabilities.

In conclusion, the lean-media v1.0 plugin appears to be well-secured with a minimal attack surface and robust coding practices regarding SQL and output handling. The only point requiring further scrutiny would be the implementation of the file operations. The absence of historical vulnerabilities is a strong positive, but it's important to remember that a clean history doesn't guarantee future security.

Key Concerns

  • File operations present without further context
  • No nonce checks detected
  • No capability checks detected
Vulnerabilities
None known

Lean Media Security Vulnerabilities

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

Lean Media Code Analysis

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

Lean Media Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actioninitlean-media.php:11
actionadmin_initlean-media.php:12
filterwp_generate_attachment_metadatalean-media.php:18
Maintenance & Trust

Lean Media Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedUnknown
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Lean Media Developer Profile

Code Master

2 plugins · 20 total installs

89
trust score
Avg Security Score
93/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Lean Media

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
id="lean_media_settings-delete_large_files"name="lean_media_settings-delete_large_files"
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Lean Media