File Upload Limiter Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-file-upload-limiter

A plugin to set file upload limits for different file types in WordPress.

20 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 5.0+ Updated Aug 13, 2024
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is File Upload Limiter Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

File Upload Limiter has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis, 'simple-file-upload-limiter' v1.0.0 appears to have a very limited attack surface, with no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. The code signals also indicate a generally good security posture, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and no file operations or external HTTP requests. However, a significant concern arises from the lack of nonce checks and capability checks. While there are no identified vulnerabilities in its history, the absence of these fundamental security mechanisms, especially for potentially sensitive operations like file uploads, leaves the plugin vulnerable to various attacks if new entry points are introduced or if existing ones are not properly secured. The code also shows a potential weakness in output escaping, with 33% of outputs not being properly escaped, which could lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks found
  • No capability checks found
  • Unescaped output present
Vulnerabilities
None known

File Upload Limiter Security Vulnerabilities

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

File Upload Limiter Release Timeline

v1.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

File Upload Limiter Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

67% escaped3 total outputs
Attack Surface

File Upload Limiter Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actionplugins_loadedsimple-file-upload-limiter.php:39
actionadmin_menusimple-file-upload-limiter.php:52
actionadmin_initsimple-file-upload-limiter.php:103
filterwp_handle_upload_prefiltersimple-file-upload-limiter.php:163
Maintenance & Trust

File Upload Limiter Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.6.5
Last updatedAug 13, 2024
PHP min version
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

File Upload Limiter Developer Profile

Alberto Reineri

2 plugins · 40 total installs

79
trust score
Avg Security Score
78/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect File Upload Limiter

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
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Data Attributes
name="simple_file_upload_limiter_limits[
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about File Upload Limiter