Upload Unzipper Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/upload-unziper

Extracts uploaded zip archives and associates all files with the current post.

20 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.2+ Updated Dec 4, 2007
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Upload Unzipper Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 18yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "upload-unziper" v1.0 plugin presents a generally good security posture with no known vulnerabilities and a clean static analysis report regarding critical code signals. The absence of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events, especially without authentication checks, significantly limits its attack surface. Furthermore, the code uses prepared statements for its single SQL query and incorporates nonce and capability checks, demonstrating an awareness of common WordPress security practices.

However, a notable area of concern is the limited output escaping. With only 3 outputs analyzed and one-third properly escaped, there's a substantial risk of cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-provided data is rendered directly without adequate sanitization. The high number of file operations (66) also warrants attention, as it could potentially be a vector for issues if not carefully managed, though no specific concerns were flagged by the taint analysis.

Overall, the plugin's lack of historical vulnerabilities and clean critical code signals are strong positives. The primary weakness lies in the incomplete output escaping, which introduces a tangible risk. Addressing this would significantly enhance the plugin's security.

Key Concerns

  • Insufficient output escaping
Vulnerabilities
None known

Upload Unzipper Security Vulnerabilities

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

Upload Unzipper Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
1 prepared
Unescaped Output
2
1 escaped
Nonce Checks
3
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
66
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared1 total queries

Output Escaping

33% escaped3 total outputs
Attack Surface

Upload Unzipper Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionupload_files_uploadwp-upload-unzipper.php:16
Maintenance & Trust

Upload Unzipper Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.2.3
Last updatedDec 4, 2007
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Upload Unzipper Developer Profile

ulfben

6 plugins · 5K total installs

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

How We Detect Upload Unzipper

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 Upload Unzipper