WP Sanitize Accented Uploads Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-sanitize-accented-uploads

Simple plugin which removes accented characters from uploaded files.

800 active installs v1.2 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Apr 20, 2016
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Sanitize Accented Uploads Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP Sanitize Accented Uploads 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 wp-sanitize-accented-uploads v1.2 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The complete absence of identified vulnerabilities, including CVEs and taint analysis issues, is a significant positive indicator. Furthermore, the code demonstrates good practices with 100% of SQL queries utilizing prepared statements and all identified outputs being properly escaped. The plugin also appears to have a minimal attack surface with no exposed AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that are not protected by authentication or capability checks (as indicated by the "Unprotected: 0" count). The absence of external HTTP requests also reduces potential risks.

However, the lack of any identified nonce checks or capability checks across its entry points (although there are none identified) is a theoretical concern. While the current version has no apparent vulnerabilities, the absence of these common security mechanisms could become a risk if the attack surface expands in future versions or if the plugin interacts with other components that might introduce vulnerabilities. The plugin's history of zero vulnerabilities is excellent, but it's important to maintain vigilance regarding the absence of robust internal security checks as the plugin evolves.

In conclusion, wp-sanitize-accented-uploads v1.2 is currently a very secure plugin, characterized by well-written code and a clean vulnerability history. The main area for potential improvement lies in the consistent implementation of nonce and capability checks, even on potentially protected entry points, to ensure comprehensive security as the plugin matures. Its current strengths far outweigh any minor theoretical weaknesses.

Key Concerns

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

WP Sanitize Accented Uploads Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Sanitize Accented Uploads Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
10 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
1 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
2
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared10 total queries

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

WP Sanitize Accented Uploads Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filtersanitize_file_nameplugin.php:36
Maintenance & Trust

WP Sanitize Accented Uploads Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.5.33
Last updatedApr 20, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads12K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs800
Developer Profile

WP Sanitize Accented Uploads Developer Profile

Onni Hakala

2 plugins · 810 total installs

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

How We Detect WP Sanitize Accented Uploads

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-sanitize-accented-uploads/style.css/wp-content/plugins/wp-sanitize-accented-uploads/js/admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-sanitize-accented-uploads/js/admin.js
Version Parameters
wp-sanitize-accented-uploads/style.css?ver=wp-sanitize-accented-uploads/js/admin.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Sanitize Accented Uploads