Root Relative URLs Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/root-relative-urls

Converts all URLs to root-relative URLs for hosting the same site on multiple IPs, easier production migration and better mobile device testing.

6K active installs v2.3 PHP + WP 3.2.1+ Updated Nov 28, 2017
admincontentlinksmultisiteurl
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Root Relative URLs Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The root-relative-urls plugin v2.3 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, all SQL queries are properly prepared, output is consistently escaped, and there are no file operations or external HTTP requests. The lack of identified taint flows and zero critical or high severity vulnerabilities in its history further bolster this positive assessment.

However, a notable concern is the complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks. While the current attack surface is zero, this indicates a potential weakness if any new entry points are introduced or if the plugin's functionality were to expand. The vulnerability history shows no recorded issues, which is a positive indicator of good development practices, but it does not guarantee future security. In conclusion, the plugin is currently very secure due to its minimal attack surface and clean code, but the reliance on an undeveloped attack surface for security rather than explicit checks is a theoretical weakness.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Root Relative URLs Security Vulnerabilities

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

Root Relative URLs Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Root Relative URLs Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

Root Relative URLs Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 9
actionplugins_loadedsb_root_relative_urls.php:31
actionadmin_initsb_root_relative_urls.php:185
filterredirect_network_admin_requestsb_root_relative_urls.php:281
filterimage_send_to_editorsb_root_relative_urls.php:289
filtermedia_send_to_editorsb_root_relative_urls.php:299
filterredirect_canonicalsb_root_relative_urls.php:309
filterupload_dirsb_root_relative_urls.php:319
filterscript_loader_srcsb_root_relative_urls.php:331
filterWPML_filter_linksb_root_relative_urls.php:340
Maintenance & Trust

Root Relative URLs Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedNov 28, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads78K

Community Trust

Rating58/100
Number of ratings20
Active installs6K
Developer Profile

Root Relative URLs Developer Profile

MarcusPope

5 plugins · 7K total installs

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

How We Detect Root Relative URLs

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Root Relative URLs