Redirect 404 to Homepage Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/404-to-homepage

Redirect 404 missing pages to the homepage using SEO 301 redirection. Super lightweight!

70K active installs v1.0 PHP 5.6+ WP 4.8+ Updated Mar 6, 2026
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Redirect 404 to Homepage Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Redirect 404 to Homepage has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 28d ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the "404-to-homepage" plugin v1.0 reveals a generally strong security posture based on the provided data. There are no identified dangerous functions, SQL queries are all prepared, and output is properly escaped. Crucially, the plugin exhibits no observable attack surface in terms of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that are not properly authenticated. The taint analysis also shows no flows with unsanitized paths or critical/high severity issues. This indicates that the plugin's core functionality appears to be implemented with good security practices in mind, minimizing common vectors for exploitation.

Furthermore, the vulnerability history for this plugin is clean, with no recorded CVEs. This absence of known vulnerabilities, coupled with the positive static analysis findings, suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase. While the lack of any identified security signals like nonces or capability checks might seem like a concern in isolation, it is directly correlated with the absence of an attack surface that would typically require them. Therefore, the current implementation, while minimal in its exposed points, appears to be robust.

In conclusion, based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "404-to-homepage" plugin v1.0 presents a low security risk. Its strengths lie in its lack of a discernible attack surface that isn't protected and its clean vulnerability record. The main area of consideration is the complete absence of nonces and capability checks, which is acceptable given the lack of entry points that would necessitate them. This plugin is likely safe to use.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Redirect 404 to Homepage Security Vulnerabilities

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

Redirect 404 to Homepage Code Analysis

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

Redirect 404 to Homepage Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
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Maintenance & Trust

Redirect 404 to Homepage Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedMar 6, 2026
PHP min version5.6
Downloads162K

Community Trust

Rating96/100
Number of ratings22
Active installs70K
Developer Profile

Redirect 404 to Homepage Developer Profile

pipdig

10 plugins · 80K total installs

77
trust score
Avg Security Score
97/100
Avg Patch Time
353 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Redirect 404 to Homepage

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Redirect 404 to Homepage