Simple Search Rewrite Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-search-rewrite

Redirects search results from /?s=query to /search/query/, and converts %20 to +.

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 3.5.0+ Updated Dec 20, 2015
permalinksrewritesearch
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Simple Search Rewrite Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Simple Search Rewrite has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The security analysis of "simple-search-rewrite" v1.0.0 reveals an exceptionally clean code base from a static analysis perspective. There are no identified entry points such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. Furthermore, the code demonstrates excellent security practices by avoiding dangerous functions, performing all SQL queries using prepared statements, and properly escaping all output. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces potential attack vectors.

The vulnerability history for this plugin is also entirely clear, with no known CVEs recorded. This, combined with the clean static analysis, suggests a strong security posture for this version. However, the lack of any identified entry points (attack surface) is highly unusual and might indicate that the plugin's functionality is not exposed through standard WordPress mechanisms, or that the analysis might have missed certain dynamic interactions. While the current state is very positive, it's crucial to ensure that the plugin's intended functionality is not compromised by this lack of exposed interaction points. The overall assessment is highly favorable due to the absence of any identified vulnerabilities or risky code patterns.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Simple Search Rewrite Security Vulnerabilities

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

Simple Search Rewrite Code Analysis

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

Simple Search Rewrite Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actiontemplate_redirectsimple-search-rewrite.php:29
filterwpseo_json_ld_search_urlsimple-search-rewrite.php:52
Maintenance & Trust

Simple Search Rewrite Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.4.34
Last updatedDec 20, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Simple Search Rewrite Developer Profile

craigsimps

3 plugins · 110 total installs

87
trust score
Avg Security Score
90/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Simple Search Rewrite

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple Search Rewrite