Security Issues
Issue Codes
39 normalized finding codes in this category.
Output is not escaped
WordPress.Security.EscapeOutput.OutputNotEscaped
Dynamic data is printed to the page without an escaping function for the output context.
Request data is not unslashed
WordPress.Security.ValidatedSanitizedInput.MissingUnslash
Input from a WordPress request superglobal is used before removing WordPress-added slashes.
Input is not sanitized
WordPress.Security.ValidatedSanitizedInput.InputNotSanitized
Request data is used without being cleaned for the expected type or format.
Nonce verification recommended
WordPress.Security.NonceVerification.Recommended
The code reads request data in a place where Plugin Check recommends a nonce check.
Input is not validated
WordPress.Security.ValidatedSanitizedInput.InputNotValidated
Request data is used without checking that it is allowed for the operation.
Missing nonce verification
WordPress.Security.NonceVerification.Missing
A request handler uses request data without verifying that the request was intentionally created by WordPress.
Unsafe printing function
WordPress.Security.EscapeOutput.UnsafePrintingFunction
A printing function is outputting dynamic content without proving that the content is escaped.
Database parameter is not escaped
PluginCheck.Security.DirectDB.UnescapedDBParameter
A value is passed into database-related code without escaping, preparation, or strict allowlisting.
wp redirect wp redirect
WordPress.Security.SafeRedirect.wp_redirect_wp_redirect
Plugin Check reported a security-sensitive coding pattern that needs review.
SQL query is not prepared
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQL.NotPrepared
A database query includes dynamic data without using `$wpdb->prepare()` or an equivalent safe pattern.
Interpolated SQL is not prepared
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQL.InterpolatedNotPrepared
Variables are interpolated into a SQL string before the query is prepared.
Exception output is not escaped
WordPress.Security.EscapeOutput.ExceptionNotEscaped
An exception message or related exception value is printed without escaping.
Setting is missing a sanitization callback
PluginCheck.CodeAnalysis.SettingSanitization.register_settingMissing
A registered setting does not define a sanitization callback.
Unfinished Prepare
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQLPlaceholders.UnfinishedPrepare
A SQL query is built in a way that Plugin Check cannot verify as safely prepared.
Quoted Simple Placeholder
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQLPlaceholders.QuotedSimplePlaceholder
A SQL query is built in a way that Plugin Check cannot verify as safely prepared.
Plugin menu slug uses __FILE__
WordPress.Security.PluginMenuSlug.Using__FILE__
Plugin Check reported a security-sensitive coding pattern that needs review.
Replacements Wrong Number
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQLPlaceholders.ReplacementsWrongNumber
A SQL query is built in a way that Plugin Check cannot verify as safely prepared.
Input is not validated or sanitized
WordPress.Security.ValidatedSanitizedInput.InputNotValidatedNotSanitized
Request data is used without both cleanup and an allowability check.
Like Wildcards In Query
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQLPlaceholders.LikeWildcardsInQuery
A SQL query is built in a way that Plugin Check cannot verify as safely prepared.
Heredoc Output Not Escaped
WordPress.Security.EscapeOutput.HeredocOutputNotEscaped
A value reaches browser output without clear escaping for the final HTML context.
Unquoted Complex Placeholder
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQLPlaceholders.UnquotedComplexPlaceholder
A SQL query is built in a way that Plugin Check cannot verify as safely prepared.
Unnecessary Prepare
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQLPlaceholders.UnnecessaryPrepare
A SQL query is built in a way that Plugin Check cannot verify as safely prepared.
Unsupported Identifier Placeholder
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQLPlaceholders.UnsupportedIdentifierPlaceholder
A SQL query is built in a way that Plugin Check cannot verify as safely prepared.
Like Wildcards In Query With Placeholder
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQLPlaceholders.LikeWildcardsInQueryWithPlaceholder
A SQL query is built in a way that Plugin Check cannot verify as safely prepared.
Unsupported Placeholder
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQLPlaceholders.UnsupportedPlaceholder
A SQL query is built in a way that Plugin Check cannot verify as safely prepared.
Deprecated function: attribute_escape
WordPress.WP.DeprecatedFunctions.attribute_escapeFound
The plugin uses a WordPress API, parameter, class, or value that has been deprecated.
Quoted Dynamic Placeholder Generation
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQLPlaceholders.QuotedDynamicPlaceholderGeneration
A SQL query is built in a way that Plugin Check cannot verify as safely prepared.
Deprecated function: like_escape
WordPress.WP.DeprecatedFunctions.like_escapeFound
The plugin uses a WordPress API, parameter, class, or value that has been deprecated.
mysql mysqli real escape string
WordPress.DB.RestrictedFunctions.mysql_mysqli_real_escape_string
The plugin uses a raw MySQL extension or class instead of WordPress database APIs.
Like Without Wildcards
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQLPlaceholders.LikeWithoutWildcards
A SQL query is built in a way that Plugin Check cannot verify as safely prepared.
mysql mysql real escape string
WordPress.DB.RestrictedFunctions.mysql_mysql_real_escape_string
The plugin uses a raw MySQL extension or class instead of WordPress database APIs.
Unescaped Literal
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQLPlaceholders.UnescapedLiteral
A SQL query is built in a way that Plugin Check cannot verify as safely prepared.
Deprecated function: js_escape
WordPress.WP.DeprecatedFunctions.js_escapeFound
The plugin uses a WordPress API, parameter, class, or value that has been deprecated.
Missing Replacements
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQLPlaceholders.MissingReplacements
A SQL query is built in a way that Plugin Check cannot verify as safely prepared.
curl curl escape
WordPress.WP.AlternativeFunctions.curl_curl_escape
The plugin uses raw cURL functions instead of the WordPress HTTP API.
curl curl unescape
WordPress.WP.AlternativeFunctions.curl_curl_unescape
The plugin uses raw cURL functions instead of the WordPress HTTP API.
register setting Invalid
PluginCheck.CodeAnalysis.SettingSanitization.register_settingInvalid
Plugin Check reported a security-sensitive coding pattern that needs review.
Quoted Identifier Placeholder
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQLPlaceholders.QuotedIdentifierPlaceholder
A SQL query is built in a way that Plugin Check cannot verify as safely prepared.
Deprecated function: sanitize_user_object
WordPress.WP.DeprecatedFunctions.sanitize_user_objectFound
The plugin uses a WordPress API, parameter, class, or value that has been deprecated.
Affected Plugins
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Errors | Warnings | Installs | Added | Updated | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5001 | Scroll Back To Top Button | 49 | 73 | 1 | 3k+ | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #5002 | Search in Place | 49 | 74 | 57 | 3k+ | wp function not compatible with requires wp | ||
| #5003 | Secondary Product Image for WooCommerce | 49 | 25 | 29 | 2k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #5004 | Simple MyISAM to InnoDB | 49 | 11 | 22 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #5005 | Simple Post Expiration | 49 | 47 | 10 | 400 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #5006 | SKT Themes Demo Import | 49 | 218 | 104 | 4k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #5007 | Songkick Concerts and Festivals | 49 | 9 | 48 | 500 | Input is not sanitized | ||
| #5008 | SpinupWP | 49 | 43 | 38 | 30k+ | Non-prefixed function | ||
| #5009 | Stop Pinging Yourself | 49 | 47 | 8 | 600 | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #5010 | Taxonomy Images | 49 | 38 | 50 | 9k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #5011 | UiCore Animate – Free Animations, Transitions, and Interactions Addon for Elementor & Gutenberg blocks | 49 | 34 | 38 | 40k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #5012 | Users by Date Registered | 49 | 13 | 20 | 1k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #5013 | Video Background | 49 | 35 | 26 | 9k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #5014 | Was This Helpful? | 49 | 19 | 28 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #5015 | Gateway for Wise on WooCommerce | 49 | 28 | 30 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #5016 | PDF Invoices & Packing Slips for WooCommerce – Challan | 49 | 56 | 151 | 4k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #5017 | Rede Itaú for WooCommerce — Payment PIX, Credit Card and Debit | 49 | 5 | 145 | 1k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #5018 | WooBuilder | 49 | 20 | 17 | 700 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #5019 | Product Slider, Product Grid, Product Masonry | 49 | 55 | 144 | 10k+ | wp function not compatible with requires wp | ||
| #5020 | WP Post Disclaimer | 49 | 34 | 27 | 800 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #5021 | WP Sitemap Page | 49 | 43 | 14 | 200k+ | Missing Translators Comment | ||
| #5022 | WP Smart Import : Import any XML File to WordPress | 49 | 28 | 302 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #5023 | WP Swiper | 49 | 67 | 28 | 5k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #5024 | WP User Groups | 49 | 44 | 32 | 600 | Missing Translators Comment | ||
| #5025 | Advanced Custom Fields – Taxonomy Field add-on | 50 | 57 | 4 | 1k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #5026 | Aspexi Social Media Sidebox | 50 | 175 | 12 | 700 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #5027 | Auto Ping Booster Free | 50 | 18 | 21 | 900 | Setting is missing a sanitization callback | ||
| #5028 | Bangla Fonts Collection | 50 | 47 | 3 | 400 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #5029 | Booster for WPForms | 50 | 79 | 45 | 800 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #5030 | BuddyPress Groups Extras | 50 | 30 | 51 | 400 | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #5031 | Category AJAX Filter — Advanced Filter for Posts & Custom Post Types | 50 | 2 | 435 | 6k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #5032 | Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks – CoBlocks | 50 | 167 | 36 | 300k+ | block api version too low | ||
| #5033 | Customize Tawk.to Widget | 50 | 21 | 28 | 500 | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #5034 | Dashboard To-Do List | 50 | 21 | 8 | 1k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #5035 | Disable Site | 50 | 26 | 3 | 4k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #5036 | Dynamic Pricing and Discount Rules | 50 | 25 | 65 | 1k+ | Non Singular String Literal Text | ||
| #5037 | Event Organiser CSV | 50 | 28 | 27 | 600 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #5038 | File Manager | 50 | 42 | 72 | 10k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #5039 | Block IPs for Gravity Forms | 50 | 8 | 36 | 1k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #5040 | Headline Analyzer | 50 | 13 | 31 | 1k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #5041 | HT Slider For Elementor | 50 | 884 | 40 | 20k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #5042 | IMGspider – 图片采集抓取插件 | 50 | 12 | 49 | 2k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #5043 | Custom Block Builder – Lazy Blocks | 50 | 23 | 51 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #5044 | Mailster Gravity Forms | 50 | 46 | 32 | 800 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #5045 | Sitemap Generator | 50 | 60 | 26 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #5046 | Meteo | 50 | 58 | 9 | 800 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #5047 | Pago por Redsys | 50 | 44 | 59 | 700 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #5048 | Product Open Pricing (Name Your Price) for WooCommerce | 50 | 105 | 37 | 6k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #5049 | 📷 Simple QR Code Generator Widget | 50 | 21 | 14 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #5050 | Razorpay Payment Links for WooCommerce | 50 | 16 | 34 | 1k+ | Nonce verification recommended |
