
Redirect Post to URL Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/redirect-post-to-urlRedirects a post (or any other any post-type) with a custom field ’redirect’ to another URL
Is Redirect Post to URL Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 85/100Redirect Post to URL has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
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)
Redirect Post to URL Security Vulnerabilities
Redirect Post to URL Code Analysis
SQL Query Safety
Output Escaping
Redirect Post to URL Attack Surface
WordPress Hooks 2
Maintenance & Trust
Redirect Post to URL Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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Redirect Post to URL Developer Profile
9 plugins · 630 total installs
How We Detect Redirect Post to URL
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.