Smart Download Redirector Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/smart-download-redirector

Redirect external download links through a customizable countdown page for better user experience and download management.

0 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 7.4+ WP 6.8+ Updated Jul 9, 2025
countdowndownloadlinksredirect
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Smart Download Redirector Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 8mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "smart-download-redirector" v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) and the adherence to secure coding practices like prepared statements for SQL queries, robust output escaping (93%), and the presence of nonce and capability checks are commendable. The attack surface is also relatively small and appears to be well-protected with authentication checks where necessary.

However, the static analysis indicates zero taint flows analyzed, which is a significant gap. This means that potential vulnerabilities involving the unsanitized handling of data passed through the application's logic might have been missed. While the plugin has no recorded vulnerabilities to date, this is not a guarantee of future security, especially given the lack of comprehensive taint analysis.

In conclusion, the plugin demonstrates good foundational security practices. The main concern lies in the incomplete taint analysis, which prevents a full assessment of potential risks related to data handling. The absence of past vulnerabilities is a positive indicator, but it's crucial to address the blind spot in the taint analysis to ensure a more complete and confident security assessment.

Key Concerns

  • Taint analysis not performed
Vulnerabilities
None known

Smart Download Redirector Security Vulnerabilities

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

Smart Download Redirector Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
8
112 escaped
Nonce Checks
4
Capability Checks
4
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

93% escaped120 total outputs
Attack Surface

Smart Download Redirector Attack Surface

Entry Points3
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 2

authwp_ajax_smartdr_reset_stylesadmin\settings-page.php:79
authwp_ajax_smartdr_reset_everythingadmin\settings-page.php:151

Shortcodes 1

[smartdr_download_countdown] includes\redirect-functions.php:330
WordPress Hooks 12
actionadmin_menuadmin\settings-page.php:29
actionadmin_initadmin\settings-page.php:672
actionadmin_footeradmin\settings-page.php:1360
actionupdated_optionadmin\settings-page.php:1394
actionupdate_option_smartdr_custom_headingadmin\settings-page.php:1397
actionupdate_option_smartdr_manual_link_textadmin\settings-page.php:1398
actionadmin_initadmin\settings-page.php:1401
filterthe_contentincludes\redirect-functions.php:121
filterwidget_text_contentincludes\redirect-functions.php:122
actionsend_headersincludes\security-enhancements.php:89
actionwp_enqueue_scriptssmart-download-redirector.php:88
actionwp_enqueue_scriptssmart-download-redirector.php:192
Maintenance & Trust

Smart Download Redirector Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedJul 9, 2025
PHP min version7.4
Downloads226

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Smart Download Redirector Developer Profile

Desk9 Design

4 plugins · 110 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 Download Redirector

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/smart-download-redirector/assets/countdown.js/wp-content/plugins/smart-download-redirector/assets/styles.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/smart-download-redirector/assets/countdown.js
Version Parameters
smart-download-redirector/assets/countdown.js?ver=smart-download-redirector/assets/styles.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
smartdrData
Shortcode Output
[smartdr_download_countdown]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Smart Download Redirector