
WP Menu Image Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/wp-menu-imageEmpower your WordPress menus with images. Easily add, position, and customize images for a unique menu experience.
Is WP Menu Image Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 99/100WP Menu Image has a strong security track record. Known vulnerabilities have been patched promptly.
The wp-menu-image plugin v2.3 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The code adheres to several best practices, including 100% proper output escaping and the use of prepared statements for all SQL queries. Furthermore, the absence of dangerous functions, file operations, and external HTTP requests reduces the potential attack surface. The presence of nonce and capability checks on its single AJAX entry point is also a positive indicator. However, the plugin's vulnerability history is a significant concern. The single known CVE, even if currently patched, and the pattern of "Missing Authorization" vulnerabilities in the past suggest a recurring weakness in how the plugin handles user permissions, which could potentially be exploited again if not meticulously addressed in subsequent updates. While the current analysis doesn't reveal active vulnerabilities, the historical context warrants caution.
Key Concerns
- Past vulnerability history indicating authorization weaknesses
WP Menu Image Security Vulnerabilities
CVEs by Year
Severity Breakdown
1 total CVE
WP Menu Image <= 2.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Menu Image Deletion
WP Menu Image Code Analysis
Output Escaping
WP Menu Image Attack Surface
AJAX Handlers 1
WordPress Hooks 6
Maintenance & Trust
WP Menu Image Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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WP Menu Image Developer Profile
14 plugins · 6K total installs
How We Detect WP Menu Image
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
Asset Fingerprints
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