mcp-server-semgrep/semgrep-rules/php/wordpress-plugins/security/audit/wp-open-redirect-audit.yaml

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rules:
  - id: wp-open-redirect-audit
    pattern: wp_redirect(...)
    message: >-
      This function can be used to redirect to user supplied URLs. If user
      input is not sanitised or validated, this could lead to Open Redirect
      vulnerabilities. Use "wp_safe_redirect()" to prevent this kind of attack.
    paths:
      include:
        - wp-content/plugins/**/*.php
    languages:
      - php
    severity: WARNING
    metadata:
      category: security
      confidence: LOW
      likelihood: LOW
      impact: MEDIUM
      subcategory:
        - audit
      technology:
        - Wordpress Plugins
      references:
        - https://github.com/wpscanteam/wpscan/wiki/WordPress-Plugin-Security-Testing-Cheat-Sheet#open-redirect
        - https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/wp_safe_redirect/
      cwe:
        - "CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')"
      owasp:
        - A05:2021 - Security Misconfiguration