
Simple Redirection Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/eelv-redirectionSimply redirect all pages off your blogs to a specified URL
Is Simple Redirection Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 99/100Simple Redirection has a strong security track record. Known vulnerabilities have been patched promptly.
The eelv-redirection plugin v1.6.1 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, and external HTTP requests, coupled with 100% proper output escaping and the use of prepared statements, indicates a well-coded and defensive approach. Furthermore, the presence of nonce and capability checks, even with a limited attack surface, is a positive sign. The vulnerability history shows only one past medium-severity CVE related to CSRF, which is also currently patched. This suggests the developers have addressed past issues promptly.
Despite these strengths, the analysis does not reveal any critical or high-severity risks within the current code. The minimal attack surface and lack of critical taint flows are reassuring. However, the sole past medium vulnerability, while patched, highlights the importance of continued vigilance, especially for plugins dealing with redirections which can sometimes be leveraged for various attacks if not secured properly. The overall risk is low, but ongoing monitoring and regular updates are always recommended for any plugin.
Key Concerns
- One past medium severity CVE
Simple Redirection Security Vulnerabilities
CVEs by Year
Severity Breakdown
1 total CVE
Simple Redirection <= 1.5 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary Site Redirect
Simple Redirection Code Analysis
Output Escaping
Data Flow Analysis
Simple Redirection Attack Surface
Maintenance & Trust
Simple Redirection Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
Simple Redirection Alternatives
Advanced 301 and 302 Redirect
advanced-301-and-302-redirect
Advanced plugin will allow you to create 301 and 302 redirects on your site and organize them by folders.
WP Post Redirection – 301, 404 Redirects
advance-wp-redirect
WP Post Redirection – 301, 404 Redirects lets you quickly redirect pages, posts, custom types, and URLs to new locations for seamless navigation.
WP Avertere
wp-avertere
Set up and manage an HTTP 301/302 Redirect from the URL of any post type to another URL, either on your site or externally.
301 Redirects – Redirect Manager
eps-301-redirects
Manage 301 & 302 redirects. Simple redirection & redirects validation. Includes redirect stats & 404 error log.
Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)
https-redirection
The plugin allows an automatic redirection to the "HTTPS" version/URL of the site. Make your site SSL compatible easily.
Simple Redirection Developer Profile
5 plugins · 410 total installs
How We Detect Simple Redirection
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
Asset Fingerprints
HTML / DOM Fingerprints
<!-- redirection -->document.location.href