Redirect Cleanup Security & Risk Analysis

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Redirect Cleanup is a powerful tool that helps you identify and fix redirect issues in your WordPress site, specifically designed to work with Yoast S …

0 active installs v1.0.8 PHP 7.4+ WP 5.0+ Updated Jan 29, 2026
redirect-chainsredirectsseo-optimizationurl-redirectsyoast-redirects
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Redirect Cleanup Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 3mo ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "redirect-cleanup" plugin version 1.0.8 exhibits a strong security posture. The plugin has zero recorded CVEs and demonstrates excellent coding practices, including 100% proper output escaping and the use of prepared statements for all SQL queries. There are no apparent critical or high-severity vulnerabilities identified in the static analysis, with no dangerous function calls or unsanitized taint flows detected. The attack surface is also minimal, with no exposed AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events without proper checks.

The only potential area for minor concern is the presence of a bundled library, Freemius v1.0. While not explicitly flagged as outdated or vulnerable in the provided data, bundled libraries can sometimes introduce their own security risks if not kept up-to-date. However, given the overall lack of any other identified issues, this risk appears to be very low at this time. The plugin's commitment to secure coding practices, as evidenced by the lack of vulnerabilities and robust input/output handling, makes it a relatively safe option.

In conclusion, "redirect-cleanup" v1.0.8 appears to be a well-secured plugin. The developers have implemented good security practices across the board, and the absence of any historical vulnerabilities further reinforces this. The minimal attack surface and secure coding patterns suggest a low overall risk. The only point of consideration is the bundled Freemius library, which warrants future monitoring for updates.

Key Concerns

  • Bundled library Freemius v1.0
Vulnerabilities
None known

Redirect Cleanup Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Redirect Cleanup Release Timeline

v1.0.8Current
v1.0.7
v1.0.6
v1.0.5
v1.0.4
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Redirect Cleanup Code Analysis

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

Bundled Libraries

Freemius1.0

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared2 total queries

Output Escaping

100% escaped12 total outputs
Attack Surface

Redirect Cleanup Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
actionadmin_menuapp/Admin/Redirects_Page.php:70
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsapp/Admin/Redirects_Page.php:71
actionrest_api_initapp/Core/Loader.php:91
filterplugin_iconredirect-cleanup.php:94
actioninitredirect-cleanup.php:98
Maintenance & Trust

Redirect Cleanup Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedJan 29, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads235

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Redirect Cleanup Developer Profile

Aleksandr Samokhin

2 plugins · 20 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Redirect Cleanup

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/redirect-cleanup/build/admin/index.css/wp-content/plugins/redirect-cleanup/build/admin/index.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/redirect-cleanup/build/admin/index.js
Version Parameters
redirect-cleanup/build/admin/index.js?ver=redirect-cleanup/build/admin/index.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
redirect_cleanup_main_wrap
Data Attributes
id="redirect_cleanup_main_wrap-1.0.8"
JS Globals
window.redirect_cleanup_main_wrap_admin_page_settingsvar redirect_cleanup_main_wrap_admin_page_settings
REST Endpoints
redirect-cleanup/v1/scanredirect-cleanup/v1/home-redirectsredirect-cleanup/v1/process-batchredirect-cleanup/v1/post-typesredirect-cleanup/v1/chain-redirectsredirect-cleanup/v1/fix-chain-redirectsredirect-cleanup/v1/stats
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Redirect Cleanup