Png Compress Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/png-compress

Compress PNG files.

10 active installs v1.05 PHP 8.0+ WP 4.7+ Updated Mar 29, 2026
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100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Png Compress Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Png Compress 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 "png-compress" v1.05 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified attack surface entry points, dangerous functions, file operations, or external HTTP requests is a significant positive indicator. Furthermore, the code signals show that all identified SQL queries (though only one is present) are not properly prepared, which represents a potential, albeit low, risk. The 100% proper output escaping is excellent, and the lack of known vulnerabilities in its history suggests a history of secure development. However, the complete absence of nonce and capability checks on any potential entry points is a notable concern. While the current analysis shows zero entry points, this lack of built-in authorization mechanisms leaves the plugin vulnerable if new entry points are introduced in future versions without proper security considerations. Therefore, while the current state is highly secure, there's an inherent risk related to the lack of authorization checks that could be exploited if the plugin's attack surface were to expand.

Key Concerns

  • Raw SQL query without prepared statements
  • No nonce checks on potential entry points
  • No capability checks on potential entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Png Compress Security Vulnerabilities

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

Png Compress Release Timeline

v1.05Current
v1.04
v1.03
v1.02
v1.01
v1.00
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Png Compress Code Analysis

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

SQL Query Safety

0% prepared1 total queries
Attack Surface

Png Compress Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Png Compress Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested7.0
Last updatedMar 29, 2026
PHP min version8.0
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Png Compress Developer Profile

Katsushi Kawamori

54 plugins · 56K total installs

79
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
178 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Png Compress

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Png Compress