Redirect Post to URL Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/redirect-post-to-url

Redirects a post (or any other any post-type) with a custom field ’redirect’ to another URL

400 active installs v1.2 PHP + WP 1.0+ Updated Jun 26, 2018
adminpostredirecturl
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Redirect Post to URL Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'redirect-post-to-url' v1.2 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified entry points in the attack surface that are unprotected, meaning all potential interaction points appear to be properly secured against unauthorized access. The code analysis further indicates a lack of dangerous functions, proper handling of SQL queries with prepared statements, and secure output escaping. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests also contributes positively to its security. The vulnerability history is completely clean, with no known CVEs of any severity, past or present. This suggests a well-maintained and secure plugin over time.

While the static analysis shows no critical or high-severity issues, the lack of nonce checks (0 total) and the presence of only one capability check are minor areas for consideration. Although the plugin has no apparent attack surface that requires them currently, in future updates where new functionalities might be introduced, these checks become crucial for robust security. The absence of taint analysis findings is also a positive indicator of secure data handling. Overall, this plugin appears to be very secure with minimal to no immediate risks.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Limited capability checks (1 total)
Vulnerabilities
None known

Redirect Post to URL Security Vulnerabilities

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

Redirect Post to URL Code Analysis

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

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared1 total queries

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

Redirect Post to URL Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actiontemplate_redirectindex.php:22
actiontemplate_redirectindex.php:26
Maintenance & Trust

Redirect Post to URL Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedJun 26, 2018
PHP min version
Downloads12K

Community Trust

Rating90/100
Number of ratings6
Active installs400
Developer Profile

Redirect Post to URL Developer Profile

dpoakaspine

9 plugins · 630 total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Redirect Post to URL

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 Redirect Post to URL