Relative URL Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/relative-url

Relative URL applies wp_make_link_relative function to links to convert them to relative URLs.

3K active installs v0.1.8 PHP + WP 2.1.0+ Updated Aug 11, 2021
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Relative URL Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "relative-url" plugin version 0.1.8 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The plugin exhibits no identified attack surface, no usage of dangerous functions, and all SQL queries utilize prepared statements. Furthermore, all identified output is properly escaped, and there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, minimizing potential injection vectors. The lack of any historical vulnerabilities, including critical or high severity ones, suggests a mature and well-maintained codebase.

Despite the excellent static analysis results, the complete absence of capability checks and nonce checks is a notable area of concern. While the current analysis reveals no direct vulnerabilities, the plugin's design does not inherently prevent unauthorized access or manipulation if an entry point were to be discovered or introduced in a future version. The zero taint analysis flows and zero AJAX handlers/REST API routes without authentication are positive indicators, but the reliance on the absence of issues rather than explicit security controls leaves room for potential future risks. Overall, the plugin is currently secure but could benefit from incorporating more robust access control mechanisms.

Key Concerns

  • Missing Nonce Checks
  • Missing Capability Checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Relative URL Security Vulnerabilities

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

Relative URL Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Relative URL Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionregistered_taxonomyrelative-url.php:136
actionshutdownrelative-url.php:137
Maintenance & Trust

Relative URL Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.8.13
Last updatedAug 11, 2021
PHP min version
Downloads108K

Community Trust

Rating84/100
Number of ratings26
Active installs3K
Developer Profile

Relative URL Developer Profile

Sparanoid

8 plugins · 4K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Relative URL

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Relative URL