Restrict Media Library Access Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/restrict-media-library-access

Restricts access for Authors and Contributors so they can only see their own Media Library uploads.

2K active installs v1.4 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Oct 28, 2023
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Restrict Media Library Access Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin "restrict-media-library-access" v1.4 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, or external HTTP requests is a significant positive. Crucially, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and output escaping is 100% properly handled. The attack surface is zero, meaning there are no direct entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes that could be exploited. The presence of capability checks further strengthens its defenses by ensuring proper authorization. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, including critical or high severity ones, in its history is an excellent indicator of robust development practices and ongoing maintenance.

While the plugin appears very secure, it's important to note the absence of nonce checks. However, given the zero attack surface, this is not a direct concern at this version. The taint analysis showing zero unsanitized paths, combined with the comprehensive capability checks, suggests that even if an unexpected entry point were introduced, the risk of arbitrary code execution or data leakage would be minimal. The plugin's strengths lie in its clean code, absence of known vulnerabilities, and a well-controlled attack surface. There are no immediate security concerns to highlight based on the data provided.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Restrict Media Library Access Security Vulnerabilities

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

Restrict Media Library Access Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
4
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

Restrict Media Library Access Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterajax_query_attachments_argsrestrict-media-library-access.php:20
filterrequestrestrict-media-library-access.php:30
Maintenance & Trust

Restrict Media Library Access Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.3.8
Last updatedOct 28, 2023
PHP min version
Downloads22K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings6
Active installs2K
Developer Profile

Restrict Media Library Access Developer Profile

Alvaro Gómez

1 plugin · 2K total installs

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

How We Detect Restrict Media Library Access

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Restrict Media Library Access