Remove exif and metadata Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/remove-exif-and-metadata

Automatically remove exif and metadata data after uploading. Just moment supported format: JPG and PNG. Using ImageMagick

200 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Jan 13, 2016
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Remove exif and metadata Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Remove exif and metadata has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "remove-exif-and-metadata" v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, resulting in a zero attack surface. Furthermore, the code demonstrates good security practices with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and all outputs being properly escaped. File operations and external HTTP requests are also absent. The taint analysis reveals no flows with unsanitized paths, indicating a lack of common vulnerabilities like cross-site scripting or path traversal. The plugin's vulnerability history is also clean, with no recorded CVEs, suggesting a stable and secure code base.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Remove exif and metadata Security Vulnerabilities

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

Remove exif and metadata Release Timeline

v1.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Remove exif and metadata 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

Remove exif and metadata Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionplugins_loadedindex.php:33
actionwp_handle_uploadindex.php:44
Maintenance & Trust

Remove exif and metadata Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.4.34
Last updatedJan 13, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating80/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Remove exif and metadata Developer Profile

EdgarKotov

1 plugin · 200 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Remove exif and metadata

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 Remove exif and metadata