Smart 404 Redirect Manager Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/smart-404-redirect-manager

Smart 404 Redirect & Log Manager fixes 404 errors, auto-redirects broken links, prevents loops, and boosts SEO with smart error management.

0 active installs v1.0.1 PHP + WP 5.0+ Updated Oct 28, 2025
404-redirectbroken-linkslogsredirectionseo
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Smart 404 Redirect Manager Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Smart 404 Redirect Manager has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 6mo ago
Risk Assessment

The 'smart-404-redirect-manager' plugin v1.0.1 exhibits a generally strong security posture with no known historical vulnerabilities. Static analysis indicates robust use of security best practices, including 100% output escaping and a significant percentage of SQL queries using prepared statements. The presence of nonce and capability checks further strengthens its defense. However, two flows with unsanitized paths identified during taint analysis present a notable concern, indicating potential for input validation weaknesses that could be exploited if these paths are exposed or lead to sensitive operations. While the attack surface appears minimal with zero identified entry points, these unsanitized paths represent a specific area of risk that warrants attention. The plugin's lack of historical vulnerabilities is a positive indicator, suggesting a commitment to security, but the identified taint flows mean vigilance is still necessary.

Key Concerns

  • Flows with unsanitized paths
  • SQL queries not using prepared statements
Vulnerabilities
None known

Smart 404 Redirect Manager Security Vulnerabilities

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

Smart 404 Redirect Manager Release Timeline

v1.0.1Current
v1.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Smart 404 Redirect Manager Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
4
6 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
46 escaped
Nonce Checks
3
Capability Checks
6
File Operations
1
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

60% prepared10 total queries

Output Escaping

100% escaped46 total outputs
Data Flows · Security
2 unsanitized

Data Flow Analysis

5 flows2 with unsanitized paths
s4rm_handle_save_settings (includes\admin.php:195)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

Smart 404 Redirect Manager Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 9
actionadmin_menuincludes\admin.php:5
actionadmin_initincludes\admin.php:6
actionadmin_post_s4rm_save_settingsincludes\admin.php:7
actionadmin_post_s4rm_export_logsincludes\admin.php:8
actionadmin_post_s4rm_create_ruleincludes\admin.php:9
actionadmin_post_s4rm_delete_ruleincludes\admin.php:10
actionadmin_post_s4rm_clear_logsincludes\admin.php:11
actionadmin_noticesincludes\admin.php:157
actiontemplate_redirectincludes\redirect-handler.php:5
Maintenance & Trust

Smart 404 Redirect Manager Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedOct 28, 2025
PHP min version
Downloads213

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Smart 404 Redirect Manager Developer Profile

Aman Brar

4 plugins · 1K total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Smart 404 Redirect Manager

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/smart-404-redirect-manager/assets/js/main.js/wp-content/plugins/smart-404-redirect-manager/assets/css/style.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/smart-404-redirect-manager/assets/js/main.js
Version Parameters
smart-404-redirect-manager/assets/js/main.js?ver=smart-404-redirect-manager/assets/css/style.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Smart 404 Redirect Manager