Uploaded file name sanitizer Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/uploaded-file-name-sanitizer

Replaces uploaded file name chars which are not in \'a-z\', \'0-9\' and \' \'(space) range.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Feb 29, 2016
file-namefilenamesanitizerupload
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Uploaded file name sanitizer Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Uploaded file name sanitizer has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "uploaded-file-name-sanitizer" v1.0 plugin exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, file operations, external HTTP requests, or raw SQL queries is commendable. Furthermore, the strict adherence to prepared statements for any SQL queries and proper output escaping indicates a robust development approach to preventing common web vulnerabilities.

The lack of any identified taint flows, especially those with unsanitized paths, suggests that the plugin does not expose itself to risks related to data handling. The vulnerability history showing zero known CVEs further bolsters this assessment, indicating a mature and secure codebase that has not previously suffered from security flaws.

While the plugin's attack surface is entirely protected, meaning all entry points are secured with appropriate checks (though the analysis doesn't specify the *type* of checks for AJAX, REST API, etc.), the absence of *any* entry points other than the implicit ones processed by WordPress itself presents a unique situation. This could mean the plugin's functionality is extremely limited or operates purely internally. The complete lack of nonce, capability, or any other explicit security checks on the zero identified entry points is noteworthy and could be a point of concern if the plugin were to evolve or if its limited functionality relied on an assumption of inherent WordPress security that might not always hold.

Overall, "uploaded-file-name-sanitizer" v1.0 appears to be a highly secure plugin, demonstrating excellent coding practices and a clean history. The only potential area for slight caution lies in the complete absence of any explicitly defined security checks, which, while currently resulting in zero attack vectors, might require attention if the plugin's scope expands.

Key Concerns

  • No explicit nonce checks found
  • No explicit capability checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

Uploaded file name sanitizer Security Vulnerabilities

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

Uploaded file name sanitizer Code Analysis

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

Uploaded file name sanitizer Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filtersanitize_file_nameuploaded-file-name-sanitizer.php:19
Maintenance & Trust

Uploaded file name sanitizer Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.2.39
Last updatedFeb 29, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Uploaded file name sanitizer Developer Profile

devliudaseu

1 plugin · 10 total installs

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

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Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/uploaded-file-name-sanitizer/uploaded-file-name-sanitizer.php

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FAQ

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