How many vulnerabilities does Perxel Image Optimizer have?

The audit found 125 findings: 0 critical, 7 high, 31 medium severity.

Should I use Perxel Image Optimizer?

Based on the latest audit (grade C, risk HIGH), review the 125 findings on this page before deciding — higher-risk findings should be weighed against the plugin's alternatives.

Perxel Image Optimizer

Q: Is Perxel Image Optimizer secure?

WP HealthKit's independent audit rates Perxel Image Optimizer overall risk as HIGH with a report-card grade of C.

Audited at release

v1.0.1WordPress PluginAudited 5 days ago

Local WebP conversion for your media library. No third-party CDN or service, free, and it runs in the background.

HIGH

Total Findings

125

Security Grade

Security Findings

125

Critical0

High7

Medium31

Low18

Info69

Executive Summary

Is Perxel Image Optimizer secure? In WP HealthKit's independent 2026 audit, Perxel Image Optimizer received an overall risk of HIGH and a report-card grade of C across 125 findings (0 critical, 7 high severity).

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PHP Compatibility

Requires PHP 8.0Declared minimum: 7.4Mismatch detected

Categories with Findings

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Plugin Info

Audit Count: 1
Type: plugin

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Requires PHP 8.0Declared minimum: 7.4Mismatch detected

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