Wp-UnitPNGfix Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-unitpngfix

This plugin includes the unitpngfix.js javascript file if the browser is IE6 or lower. In plain words, it implements the solution for the PNG traspare …

70 active installs v0.2.2 PHP + WP 2.0+ Updated Oct 23, 2019
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Wp-UnitPNGfix Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Wp-UnitPNGfix has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "wp-unitpngfix" v0.2.2 plugin presents a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There is no detected attack surface, meaning no direct entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that could be exploited. Furthermore, the code signals are overwhelmingly positive, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, no file operations, and no external HTTP requests. The absence of taint analysis results and known vulnerabilities further strengthens this assessment. However, a critical concern arises from the output escaping. With 100% of outputs not properly escaped, this presents a significant risk of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. If any user-supplied data is ever incorporated into the plugin's output without sanitization, it could be leveraged to inject malicious scripts into the user's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking or other attacks.

The plugin's vulnerability history is clear of any known CVEs, which is an excellent indicator of its security over time. This suggests a pattern of responsible development and maintenance concerning security. While the lack of proper output escaping is a serious flaw that needs immediate attention, the overall foundation of the plugin appears to be solid due to the absence of other common attack vectors and vulnerabilities. The focus for improvement should be exclusively on addressing the unescaped output to mitigate the risk of XSS.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output detected
Vulnerabilities
None known

Wp-UnitPNGfix Security Vulnerabilities

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

Wp-UnitPNGfix Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

0% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Wp-UnitPNGfix Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_headwp-unitpngfix.php:22
Maintenance & Trust

Wp-UnitPNGfix Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.6
Last updatedOct 23, 2019
PHP min version
Downloads11K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs70
Developer Profile

Wp-UnitPNGfix Developer Profile

Vinnie

1 plugin · 70 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-UnitPNGfix

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-unitpngfix/unitpngfix/unitpngfix.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-unitpngfix/unitpngfix/unitpngfix.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
<![if lt IE 7.]>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Wp-UnitPNGfix