Shortcode Redirect Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/redirect-with-shortcode

Use a shortcode to redirect to another link or download. Set

10 active installs v1.0 PHP 5.0.0+ WP 3.0+ Updated Jul 9, 2018
counterpage-redirectpost-redirectshortcodeshortcode-redirect
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Shortcode Redirect Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Shortcode Redirect 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-with-shortcode" plugin v1.0 exhibits a generally positive security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of AJAX handlers and REST API routes without authentication, coupled with no dangerous function calls and the use of prepared statements for any potential SQL queries, are strong indicators of good security practices. The plugin also has no recorded vulnerability history, which is a significant positive sign. However, there are notable concerns. The low percentage of properly escaped output is a significant weakness, suggesting that user-supplied data might be rendered without adequate sanitization, potentially leading to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the complete lack of nonce checks and capability checks, even for the single shortcode, means that this entry point is not protected against potential misuse if it were to handle sensitive data or actions in the future. While the current version appears safe due to its limited functionality and lack of known vulnerabilities, the unescaped output and missing security checks on its sole entry point represent a latent risk that should be addressed.

Key Concerns

  • Low output escaping rate
  • No nonce checks on entry points
  • No capability checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Shortcode Redirect Security Vulnerabilities

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

Shortcode Redirect Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Shortcode Redirect Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

20% escaped5 total outputs
Attack Surface

Shortcode Redirect Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[redirect] main.php:84
Maintenance & Trust

Shortcode Redirect Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedJul 9, 2018
PHP min version5.0.0
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Shortcode Redirect Developer Profile

tonsnoei

1 plugin · 10 total installs

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

How We Detect Shortcode Redirect

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<script type="text/JavaScript">setTimeout("location.href = '<span id='redirect_txt'><span id='redirect_counter'>setInterval(function(){ countdown(); },1000);
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Shortcode Redirect