Absolute-to-Relative URLs Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/absolute-to-relative-urls

A function() for use in shortening URL links. This plugin is meant for dev work and does not automatically shorten URLs.

20 active installs v0.3.4 PHP + WP 3.2+ Updated Mar 28, 2013
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Absolute-to-Relative URLs Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Absolute-to-Relative URLs has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The absolute-to-relative-urls plugin, version 0.3.4, exhibits a remarkably clean security profile based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified attack surface, dangerous functions, unsanitized taint flows, raw SQL queries, or file operations is a significant strength. Furthermore, the complete lack of known CVEs, both historical and current, strongly suggests robust development practices and a low likelihood of exploitable vulnerabilities. The plugin also demonstrates good output escaping and uses prepared statements for any potential database interactions, further enhancing its security posture.

However, the complete absence of any security mechanisms like nonce checks or capability checks, while not a direct vulnerability in this specific analysis, could be a concern if the plugin were to evolve and introduce functionalities that interact with sensitive data or user actions. The static analysis reported zero entry points and zero unprotected entry points, which is excellent, but it's important to acknowledge that complex logic or less common interaction methods might not always be fully captured by static analysis alone.

In conclusion, this plugin currently presents a very low security risk. Its strengths lie in its clean code, lack of known vulnerabilities, and adherence to secure coding practices like prepared statements and output escaping. The primary, albeit minor, concern is the absence of protective measures for potential future functionalities, which is more of a proactive consideration than an immediate threat based on current data. The plugin scores highly on security due to its demonstrated lack of vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Absolute-to-Relative URLs Security Vulnerabilities

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

Absolute-to-Relative URLs 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

Absolute-to-Relative URLs Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Absolute-to-Relative URLs Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.4.2
Last updatedMar 28, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Absolute-to-Relative URLs Developer Profile

Steven Vachon

4 plugins · 1K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Absolute-to-Relative URLs

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/absolute-to-relative-urls/style.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/absolute-to-relative-urls/js/absolute-to-relative-urls.js
Version Parameters
absolute-to-relative-urls/style.css?ver=absolute-to-relative-urls/js/absolute-to-relative-urls.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
window.absolute_to_relative_urls_settings
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Absolute-to-Relative URLs