Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/https-redirection

The plugin allows an automatic redirection to the "HTTPS" version/URL of the site. Make your site SSL compatible easily.

100K active installs v2.0.0 PHP + WP 6.5+ Updated Dec 2, 2025
force-sslhttpsinsecure-contentredirectionssl
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "https-redirection" v2.0.0 plugin exhibits a generally good security posture with several strengths, including the absence of known vulnerabilities and a strong adherence to secure coding practices like using prepared statements for all SQL queries. The plugin also demonstrates a good level of output escaping and a reasonable number of nonce checks. However, a significant concern arises from the presence of an unprotected AJAX handler, which represents a direct entry point that could be exploited without proper authentication.

While the static analysis did not reveal critical taint flows or dangerous functions, the unprotected AJAX handler remains a notable risk. The plugin's history of zero recorded CVEs is positive and suggests a commitment to security from the developers. Despite this, the single unprotected entry point should not be overlooked, as even minor vulnerabilities in unprotected handlers can lead to significant security breaches if an attacker can manipulate them.

In conclusion, the "https-redirection" v2.0.0 plugin is strong in many security aspects. Its clean vulnerability history and good SQL handling are commendable. The primary weakness lies in the one unprotected AJAX handler, which, though not currently associated with a known exploit, introduces a clear risk that needs to be addressed to further strengthen its security.

Key Concerns

  • Unprotected AJAX handler
Vulnerabilities
None known

Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) Security Vulnerabilities

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

Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
2 prepared
Unescaped Output
26
45 escaped
Nonce Checks
9
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
20
External Requests
1
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared2 total queries

Output Escaping

63% escaped71 total outputs
Attack Surface
1 unprotected

Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) Attack Surface

Entry Points2
Unprotected1

AJAX Handlers 2

authwp_ajax_ehssl_reset_logadmin\ehssl-admin-init.php:121
authwp_ajax_ehssl_save_dashboard_orderadmin\ehssl-admin-init.php:122
WordPress Hooks 17
actionadmin_print_scriptsadmin\ehssl-admin-init.php:15
actionadmin_print_stylesadmin\ehssl-admin-init.php:16
actionadmin_menuadmin\ehssl-admin-init.php:17
actionadmin_initadmin\ehssl-admin-init.php:18
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsadmin\ehssl-admin-init.php:19
actionadmin_noticesadmin\ehssl-admin-init.php:22
filterwp_default_editoradmin\ehssl-certificate-expiry-menu.php:336
actionehssl_daily_cron_eventclasses\ehssl-cronjob.php:6
actioninitclasses\ehssl-init-time-tasks.php:8
actioninitclasses\ehssl-init-time-tasks.php:9
actionadmin_initclasses\ehssl-init-time-tasks.php:29
actioninitclasses\ehssl-init-time-tasks.php:31
actionshutdownclasses\ehssl-init-time-tasks.php:33
actionplugins_loadedeasy-https-ssl-core.php:19
actioniniteasy-https-ssl-core.php:21
filterplugin_action_linkshttps-redirection.php:52
filterplugin_row_metahttps-redirection.php:65

Scheduled Events 1

ehssl_daily_cron_event
Maintenance & Trust

Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedDec 2, 2025
PHP min version
Downloads1.2M

Community Trust

Rating84/100
Number of ratings71
Active installs100K
Developer Profile

Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) Developer Profile

mra13

15 plugins · 210K total installs

76
trust score
Avg Security Score
95/100
Avg Patch Time
629 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/https-redirection/css/ehssl-admin-styles.css/wp-content/plugins/https-redirection/js/ehssl-dashboard.js/wp-content/plugins/https-redirection/js/ehssl-settings.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/https-redirection/js/ehssl-dashboard.js/wp-content/plugins/https-redirection/js/ehssl-settings.js
Version Parameters
https-redirection/css/ehssl-admin-styles.css?ver=https-redirection/js/ehssl-dashboard.js?ver=https-redirection/js/ehssl-settings.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
ehssl-admin-css
Data Attributes
data-page-slugdata-menu-slugdata-ajax-urldata-noncedata-log-reset-url
JS Globals
EHSSL_SETTINGS_AJAX_URLEHSSL_AJAX_NONCEEHSSL_LOG_RESET_URL
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/ehssl/v1/reset-log
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)