Speedy Page Redirect Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/speedy-page-redirect

Redirect pages and posts to other locations.

1K active installs v0.4.1 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Nov 28, 2017
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Speedy Page Redirect Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Speedy Page Redirect 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 "speedy-page-redirect" plugin v0.4.1 exhibits a mixed security posture. On the positive side, it boasts a remarkably small attack surface with zero AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. Furthermore, the absence of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history suggests a history of responsible development or a lack of targeted exploitation. However, the static analysis reveals significant concerns within its code. The presence of the `unserialize` function is a major red flag, as it can lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilities if the unserialized data originates from an untrusted source. Coupled with the fact that 100% of its SQL queries are not using prepared statements, this creates a high risk of SQL injection and potentially RCE. The limited number of output points with only 50% properly escaped also indicates a risk of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. While the plugin has a clean vulnerability history, the inherent risks in the code itself, particularly the `unserialize` function and raw SQL queries, mean that a significant security concern remains.

Key Concerns

  • Dangerous function unserialize used
  • SQL queries without prepared statements
  • 50% of output not properly escaped
Vulnerabilities
None known

Speedy Page Redirect Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Speedy Page Redirect Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
1
Raw SQL Queries
2
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
3
3 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Dangerous Functions Found

unserialize$data = unserialize( $row->meta_value );speedy-page-redirect.php:320

SQL Query Safety

0% prepared2 total queries

Output Escaping

50% escaped6 total outputs
Attack Surface

Speedy Page Redirect Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 7
actioninitspeedy-page-redirect.php:75
actionpage_linkspeedy-page-redirect.php:128
actionpost_linkspeedy-page-redirect.php:131
actionpost_type_linkspeedy-page-redirect.php:134
actiontemplate_redirectspeedy-page-redirect.php:138
actionadd_meta_boxesspeedy-page-redirect.php:143
actionsave_postspeedy-page-redirect.php:144
Maintenance & Trust

Speedy Page Redirect Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.6.1
Last updatedNov 28, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads48K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings9
Active installs1K
Developer Profile

Speedy Page Redirect Developer Profile

Geert De Deckere

1 plugin · 1K total installs

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

How We Detect Speedy Page Redirect

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Speedy Page Redirect