VA Removing Exif Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/va-removing-exif

Automatically remove all Exif data from the new JPEG images when uploading.

300 active installs v1.0.1 PHP + WP 4.4+ Updated Dec 19, 2016
attachmentattachmentsexifmedia-libraryprivacy
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is VA Removing Exif Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

VA Removing Exif has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'va-removing-exif' plugin version 1.0.1 demonstrates a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped. Crucially, there are no identified entry points (AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, cron events) that lack authentication or capability checks. This indicates a well-developed plugin that adheres to secure coding practices, minimizing the potential for common web vulnerabilities.

The absence of any taint analysis findings further reinforces this positive assessment, suggesting no identified vulnerabilities related to unsanitized data flows. The vulnerability history is also clear, with no recorded CVEs, indicating a lack of known security flaws in past versions. This suggests a proactive approach to security by the developers, or simply a plugin that has not yet been targeted or found to contain vulnerabilities.

Overall, the 'va-removing-exif' plugin appears to be exceptionally secure, with no immediate exploitable weaknesses evident in the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The strengths lie in its clean code, complete lack of exploitable attack vectors, and a spotless vulnerability record. The only potential area for slight improvement, though not a direct security flaw in this analysis, would be the explicit presence of nonce checks or capability checks for any future introduced entry points, even if currently none exist.

Vulnerabilities
None known

VA Removing Exif Security Vulnerabilities

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

VA Removing Exif Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped6 total outputs
Attack Surface

VA Removing Exif Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
actionadmin_initincs\class-module-admin.php:52
filterwp_generate_attachment_metadataincs\class-module-core.php:62
filterwp_update_attachment_metadataincs\class-module-core.php:63
filterintermediate_image_sizes_advancedincs\class-module-core.php:65
actionplugins_loadedremoving-exif.php:44
Maintenance & Trust

VA Removing Exif Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.7.32
Last updatedDec 19, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads11K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs300
Developer Profile

VA Removing Exif Developer Profile

kuck1u

7 plugins · 2K total installs

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

How We Detect VA Removing Exif

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/va-removing-exif/incs/style.css
Version Parameters
va-removing-exif/incs/style.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about VA Removing Exif