Redis Object Cache Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/redis-object-cache

A persistent object cache powered by Redis.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Mar 30, 2014
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Redis Object Cache Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Redis Object Cache has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "redis-object-cache" v1.0 plugin exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of known CVEs and a clean vulnerability history are positive indicators. The plugin's code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, all SQL queries use prepared statements, and there are no external HTTP requests, which are excellent security practices. However, there are areas for concern. The low percentage of properly escaped output (20%) suggests a potential risk of cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-controlled data is being outputted without adequate sanitization. Furthermore, the complete lack of nonce checks and capability checks across its entry points, while the attack surface is currently zero, could become a significant risk if new entry points are introduced or if existing code paths are modified without security in mind. The file operations, though not inherently risky, warrant closer inspection to ensure no sensitive files are being manipulated insecurely.

Key Concerns

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

Redis Object Cache Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Redis Object Cache Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
16
4 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
4
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

20% escaped20 total outputs
Attack Surface

Redis Object Cache Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Redis Object Cache Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.9.40
Last updatedMar 30, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating20/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Redis Object Cache Developer Profile

Eric Mann

6 plugins · 2K total installs

81
trust score
Avg Security Score
81/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Redis Object Cache

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/redis-object-cache/asset/dist/css/app.css/wp-content/plugins/redis-object-cache/asset/dist/js/app.js/wp-content/plugins/redis-object-cache/asset/dist/js/vendor.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/redis-object-cache/asset/dist/js/app.js/wp-content/plugins/redis-object-cache/asset/dist/js/vendor.js
Version Parameters
redis-object-cache/asset/dist/css/app.css?ver=redis-object-cache/asset/dist/js/app.js?ver=redis-object-cache/asset/dist/js/vendor.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
redis-cache-formredis-cache-tableredis-cache-status-ok
Data Attributes
data-nonce
JS Globals
redis_cache_config
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/redis-cache/v1/admin/clear
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Redis Object Cache