
WebP Express Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/webp-expressServe autogenerated WebP images instead of jpeg/png to browsers that supports WebP.
Is WebP Express Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 96/100WebP Express has a strong security track record. Known vulnerabilities have been patched promptly. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The static analysis of WebP Express v0.25.14 reveals a strong adherence to secure coding practices, with no identified dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and complete output escaping. The absence of any file operations, external HTTP requests, or apparent vulnerabilities in taint analysis further suggests a robust internal codebase. However, the plugin's vulnerability history presents a significant concern. With a total of three known CVEs, including one high and two medium severity vulnerabilities, the plugin has a track record of security flaws. The types of past vulnerabilities, such as Exposure of Sensitive Information, Cross-site Scripting, and Path Traversal, are critical to address as they represent serious security risks. While there are currently no unpatched vulnerabilities reported, the consistent discovery of such issues indicates a potential for recurring security weaknesses that require ongoing vigilance and prompt patching by users.
Key Concerns
- Past high severity vulnerability (1)
- Past medium severity vulnerabilities (2)
- History of critical vulnerability types (XSS, Path Traversal)
- No capability checks observed
- No nonce checks observed
WebP Express Security Vulnerabilities
CVEs by Year
Severity Breakdown
3 total CVEs
WebP Express <= 0.25.9 - Unauthenticated Information Exposure
WebP Express <= 0.14.10 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
WebP Express < 0.14.11 - Arbitrary File Read
WebP Express Release Timeline
WebP Express Code Analysis
WebP Express Attack Surface
WordPress Hooks 7
Maintenance & Trust
WebP Express Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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WebP Express Developer Profile
1 plugin · 300K total installs
How We Detect WebP Express
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