Define SSL Pages Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/require-ssl-for-pages

Allows you to easily require SSL for specific pages.

10 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Aug 15, 2011
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Define SSL Pages Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Define SSL Pages has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 14yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "require-ssl-for-pages" plugin v0.1 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, external HTTP requests, file operations, or SQL queries not using prepared statements is commendable. Furthermore, the presence of nonce and capability checks, along with proper output escaping, indicates adherence to fundamental WordPress security best practices. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history further reinforces this positive assessment.

However, the analysis also reveals a notable lack of demonstrable attack surface in the static analysis. With zero AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, it's difficult to definitively assess the security of the plugin's functional components. While this could mean the plugin is very simple and well-contained, it also means there are no apparent mechanisms for interaction that would require robust security checks. The taint analysis also yielded no results, which, while positive, doesn't provide insights into potential data handling risks.

In conclusion, based on the current data, "require-ssl-for-pages" v0.1 appears to be a secure plugin. Its code follows good security practices, and it has no known vulnerabilities. The primary area of uncertainty lies in the limited observable attack surface, making it challenging to draw definitive conclusions about the security of its core functionality. For a plugin of this apparent simplicity, the current security standing is excellent.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Define SSL Pages Security Vulnerabilities

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

Define SSL Pages Release Timeline

v0.1Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Define SSL Pages Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Define SSL Pages Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actionadd_meta_boxesplugin.php:16
actionsave_postplugin.php:19
actiontemplate_redirectplugin.php:22
filterpage_linkplugin.php:25
Maintenance & Trust

Define SSL Pages Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.2.1
Last updatedAug 15, 2011
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Define SSL Pages Developer Profile

William P. Davis

4 plugins · 60 total installs

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

How We Detect Define SSL Pages

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
<!-- Force SSL for page: -->
Data Attributes
name="bdn_force_ssl"id="bdn_force_ssl"
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Define SSL Pages