Upgrade for Unattach and Re-attach Media Attachments Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/upgrade-for-unattach-re-attach-media-attachments

Allows to unattach and reattach images and other attachments from within the media library page.

300 active installs v1.2.2 PHP + WP 4.9+ Updated Jun 21, 2022
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Upgrade for Unattach and Re-attach Media Attachments Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Upgrade for Unattach and Re-attach Media Attachments has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 3yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin 'upgrade-for-unattach-re-attach-media-attachments' v1.2.2 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events with unprotected entry points suggests a minimal attack surface. Furthermore, the code's diligent use of prepared statements for all SQL queries, the presence of nonce and capability checks, and a high percentage of properly escaped output are commendable security practices. There are no indications of dangerous functions, file operations, or external HTTP requests, further reinforcing its secure design.

The vulnerability history further solidifies this positive assessment. With zero known CVEs, zero unpatched vulnerabilities, and no recorded common vulnerability types, this plugin has a clean track record. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities suggests a mature and well-maintained codebase that has likely undergone thorough security scrutiny. The complete absence of taint analysis results, particularly critical or high severity ones, is also a very positive indicator, showing no detectable vulnerabilities where user input could be manipulated to execute arbitrary code or compromise data.

Overall, this plugin presents as a highly secure option. Its strengths lie in its minimal attack surface, adherence to secure coding practices like prepared statements and output escaping, and an unblemished vulnerability history. The only potential area for minor concern, though not directly indicated as a risk in this specific analysis, would be if the plugin's functionality inherently involves complex interactions that might introduce subtle risks not caught by static analysis. However, based solely on the data provided, the plugin appears to be robust and safe to use.

Key Concerns

  • High percentage of unescaped output
Vulnerabilities
None known

Upgrade for Unattach and Re-attach Media Attachments Security Vulnerabilities

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

Upgrade for Unattach and Re-attach Media Attachments Release Timeline

v1.2.2Current
v1.2.1
v1.2.0
v1.1.1
v1.1.0
v1.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Upgrade for Unattach and Re-attach Media Attachments Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

85% escaped13 total outputs
Attack Surface

Upgrade for Unattach and Re-attach Media Attachments Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
actionadmin_footerincludes\bulk-functions.php:10
actionload-upload.phpincludes\bulk-functions.php:11
filtermanage_upload_columnsincludes\manage-columns.php:11
actionmanage_media_custom_columnincludes\manage-columns.php:12
actionplugins_loadedupgrade-for-unattach-re-attach-media-attachments.php:30
Maintenance & Trust

Upgrade for Unattach and Re-attach Media Attachments Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.0.11
Last updatedJun 21, 2022
PHP min version
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating88/100
Number of ratings7
Active installs300
Developer Profile

Upgrade for Unattach and Re-attach Media Attachments Developer Profile

laurencebahiirwa

5 plugins · 3K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Upgrade for Unattach and Re-attach Media Attachments

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Upgrade for Unattach and Re-attach Media Attachments