
Fix Media Library Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/wow-media-library-fixFix Media Library inconsistency between database and wp-content/uploads folder contents. Unused image files, broken media library entries, missing att …
Is Fix Media Library Safe to Use in 2026?
Use With Caution
Score 63/100Fix Media Library has 1 unpatched vulnerability. Evaluate alternatives or apply available mitigations.
The "wow-media-library-fix" plugin exhibits a mixed security posture. While a significant majority of SQL queries use prepared statements and there's a good number of output escaping operations, several concerning aspects warrant attention. The plugin has a single identified entry point through an AJAX handler that lacks authentication checks, presenting a direct attack vector. Furthermore, the presence of the `unserialize` function, a known source of vulnerabilities if not handled with extreme care and input validation, is a red flag. The plugin's vulnerability history reveals a past medium-severity CVE related to information exposure, and importantly, there is one currently unpatched CVE. This suggests a recurring pattern of potential information disclosure vulnerabilities and a need for more robust security practices in handling sensitive data or user inputs.
Key Concerns
- Unprotected AJAX handler
- Presence of unserialize function
- Unpatched CVE (medium severity)
- Low percentage of properly escaped output
Fix Media Library Security Vulnerabilities
CVEs by Year
Severity Breakdown
1 total CVE
Fix Media Library <= 2.0 - Unauthenticated Information Exposure
Fix Media Library Code Analysis
Dangerous Functions Found
SQL Query Safety
Output Escaping
Fix Media Library Attack Surface
AJAX Handlers 1
WordPress Hooks 6
Maintenance & Trust
Fix Media Library Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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2 plugins · 2K total installs
How We Detect Fix Media Library
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