EasyRedirect Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/easyredirect

EasyRedirect allows WordPress Users to easily redirect any WordPress page/post using one simple tag.

40 active installs v0.2 PHP + WP 1.0+ Updated Sep 20, 2007
forwardjavascriptredirectredirection
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is EasyRedirect Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 18yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "easyredirect" v0.2 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities (all queries use prepared statements), unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or non-existent nonce and capability checks is commendable. The plugin also boasts zero known CVEs, indicating a clean vulnerability history. Furthermore, the static analysis reports a zero attack surface, meaning there are no identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes that could be exploited. The lack of any reported taint flows, especially those with unsanitized paths or critical/high severity, further reinforces this positive assessment. However, the complete lack of any detected entry points might be an indicator that the plugin's functionality is either extremely basic or not fully represented by the analysis. While the current analysis shows a highly secure plugin, it's important to consider that a very limited attack surface might mean limited functionality, and a more complex plugin with the same analysis results would generally be considered more robust. Overall, based on the data, the plugin appears very secure, with no immediate red flags or exploitable vulnerabilities.

Vulnerabilities
None known

EasyRedirect Security Vulnerabilities

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

EasyRedirect 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

EasyRedirect Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterthe_contenteasyredirect.php:23
Maintenance & Trust

EasyRedirect Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.2.0
Last updatedSep 20, 2007
PHP min version
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs40
Developer Profile

EasyRedirect Developer Profile

paulmbain

2 plugins · 50 total installs

89
trust score
Avg Security Score
93/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect EasyRedirect

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

Asset Fingerprints

Version Parameters
easyredirect/style.css?ver=easyredirect/script.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
window.location
Shortcode Output
<script>setTimeout('window.location=""',
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about EasyRedirect