
Media Folders Lite Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/media-folders-liteUpload files to custom folders in WP Media Library.
Is Media Folders Lite Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 92/100Media Folders Lite has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, "media-folders-lite" v1.0.2 exhibits a strong security posture regarding typical WordPress plugin vulnerabilities. The absence of direct entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events, combined with the lack of detected dangerous functions, SQL injection risks, and external HTTP requests, suggests a well-contained plugin. The 100% use of prepared statements for SQL queries and proper output escaping further bolsters confidence in its defense against common attack vectors. Furthermore, the complete lack of known CVEs and recorded vulnerability history indicates a history of secure development or effective patching.
However, there are specific areas that, while not indicating immediate critical risks based on the data, warrant careful consideration for a truly robust security profile. The complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks across all entry points is a significant concern, even with a seemingly limited attack surface. Any future introduction of new entry points or an increase in complexity could expose the plugin to serious authorization and CSRF vulnerabilities. The single file operation, while not explicitly flagged as problematic, should be closely monitored for any potential path traversal or insecure handling, especially if it involves user-supplied input. The lack of taint analysis results is noted; while this may mean no issues were found, a comprehensive taint analysis could uncover deeper vulnerabilities. Overall, the plugin is in a good state, but the oversight in authorization checks is a notable weakness.
Key Concerns
- Missing nonce checks on all entry points
- Missing capability checks on all entry points
- Single file operation, potential for insecure handling
Media Folders Lite Security Vulnerabilities
Media Folders Lite Code Analysis
Output Escaping
Media Folders Lite Attack Surface
WordPress Hooks 21
Maintenance & Trust
Media Folders Lite Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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Media Folders Lite Developer Profile
1 plugin · 200 total installs
How We Detect Media Folders Lite
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
Asset Fingerprints
/wp-content/plugins/media-folders-lite/assets/css/style.css/wp-content/plugins/media-folders-lite/assets/js/filter.jsHTML / DOM Fingerprints
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