Make Filename Lowercase Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/make-filename-lowercase

Sets uploaded media filename to lowercase.

1K active installs v1.0.2 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Sep 3, 2025
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Make Filename Lowercase Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 7mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "make-filename-lowercase" v1.0.2 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, SQL queries without prepared statements, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, and taint flows is highly commendable. The plugin also effectively limits its attack surface to zero identified entry points, further enhancing its security. Its vulnerability history is also clear, with no recorded CVEs, which suggests a history of secure development practices and diligent maintenance.

While the plugin's code analysis reveals an exceptionally clean slate, the primary concern stemming from the provided data is the complete lack of any security checks (nonce or capability) on the zero identified entry points. Although the attack surface is currently zero, this absence of checks represents a potential weakness if functionality were to be added in the future without proper authorization mechanisms. The zero attack surface is a significant strength, but the underlying principle of always implementing checks where applicable should be considered for future development.

In conclusion, the "make-filename-lowercase" plugin is currently in a very secure state, with no active vulnerabilities or concerning code patterns. The developer has demonstrated good practices in avoiding common security pitfalls. The only noted area for potential future improvement would be the proactive inclusion of authorization checks, even if the current entry point count is zero, to ensure robust security as the plugin evolves.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks on entry points
  • No nonce checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Make Filename Lowercase Security Vulnerabilities

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

Make Filename Lowercase Code Analysis

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

Make Filename Lowercase Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filtersanitize_file_namemake-filename-lowercase.php:40
Maintenance & Trust

Make Filename Lowercase Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedSep 3, 2025
PHP min version
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating96/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs1K
Developer Profile

Make Filename Lowercase Developer Profile

ereckers

1 plugin · 1K total installs

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

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FAQ

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