Smart Image Importer Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/smart-image-importer

Downloads and replaces external image URLs in post/page content and metadata with local WordPress uploads.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP 7.4+ WP 5.0+ Updated Unknown
auto-image-importexternal-image-downloaderimage-importerimage-optimizationimage-sideload
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Smart Image Importer Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Smart Image Importer has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs
Risk Assessment

The smart-image-importer plugin version 1.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The code demonstrates excellent adherence to secure coding practices, with 100% of SQL queries utilizing prepared statements and all outputs being properly escaped. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces the attack surface. Crucially, the plugin implements capability checks on its sole entry point, the AJAX handler, which is a significant security measure.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Smart Image Importer Security Vulnerabilities

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

Smart Image Importer Code Analysis

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

Smart Image Importer Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_smarimim_run_bulk_fixsmart-image-importer.php:41
WordPress Hooks 4
actionadmin_menuadmin\sii-admin-page.php:4
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsadmin\sii-admin-page.php:29
actionsave_postsmart-image-importer.php:90
actionsave_postsmart-image-importer.php:104
Maintenance & Trust

Smart Image Importer Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedUnknown
PHP min version7.4
Downloads281

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Smart Image Importer Developer Profile

Webdiggers

2 plugins · 10 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Smart Image Importer

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/smart-image-importer/admin/js/sii-admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/smart-image-importer/admin/js/sii-admin.js
Version Parameters
sii-admin-script?ver=1.0.0

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<div class="wrap"> <h1>Smart Image Importer</h1> <p>Click the button below to scan all posts and replace external images with local copies.</p> <button id="sii-run-bulk-fix" class="button button-primary">Run Bulk Image Import</button> <div id="sii-progress" style="margin-top: 10px;"></div> </div>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Smart Image Importer