Geo Redirect Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/geographical-redirect

This plugin allows you to redirect your visitors or switch language according to their country.

400 active installs v3.3.1 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Nov 7, 2016
geo-redirectmultidomainmultilanguage
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Geo Redirect Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "geographical-redirect" plugin version 3.3.1 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any detected entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the analysis indicates no dangerous functions, file operations, or external HTTP requests, all of which are positive signs of secure coding practices. The reliance on prepared statements for all SQL queries is excellent, mitigating the risk of SQL injection vulnerabilities. The presence of a nonce check and proper SQL handling are commendable. However, the fact that only 60% of output is properly escaped represents a potential weakness. While taint analysis showed no issues, this particular finding suggests that sensitive data outputted by the plugin might not be adequately protected against cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks in certain scenarios. The clean vulnerability history with zero recorded CVEs further bolsters confidence in the plugin's security, implying a consistent effort from the developers to maintain a secure codebase.

Key Concerns

  • Output escaping is not fully implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

Geo Redirect Security Vulnerabilities

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

Geo Redirect Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
4
6 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

60% escaped10 total outputs
Attack Surface

Geo Redirect Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_menugeo-redirect-admin.php:353
actioncheck_client_locationgeo-redirect.php:15
Maintenance & Trust

Geo Redirect Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedNov 7, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads34K

Community Trust

Rating90/100
Number of ratings13
Active installs400
Developer Profile

Geo Redirect Developer Profile

Artem Platonov

1 plugin · 400 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Geo Redirect

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 Geo Redirect