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.
Replacements Wrong Number
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQLPlaceholders.ReplacementsWrongNumber
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.
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.
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.
Unquoted Complex Placeholder
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQLPlaceholders.UnquotedComplexPlaceholder
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.
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.
Unsupported Placeholder
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQLPlaceholders.UnsupportedPlaceholder
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.
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.
Quoted Identifier Placeholder
WordPress.DB.PreparedSQLPlaceholders.QuotedIdentifierPlaceholder
A SQL query is built in a way that Plugin Check cannot verify as safely prepared.
Affected Plugins
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Errors | Warnings | Installs | Added | Updated | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Event Organiser | 20 | 1,104 | 544 | 20k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #52 | GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform | 20 | 3,410 | 3,554 | 100k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #53 | GoUrl Bitcoin Payment Gateway & Paid Downloads & Membership | 20 | 1,832 | 720 | 700 | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #54 | Leaky Paywall | 20 | 322 | 789 | 600 | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #55 | Link Library | 20 | 1,942 | 1,394 | 10k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #56 | MBE eShip | 20 | 527 | 740 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #57 | Brevo – Email, SMS, Web Push, Chat, and more. | 20 | 460 | 646 | 100k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #58 | MAS Videos | 20 | 519 | 1,693 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #59 | Microthemer Lite – Visual Editor to Customize CSS | 20 | 1,004 | 1,699 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #60 | Nimble Page Builder | 20 | 1,591 | 1,684 | 30k+ | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #61 | Shipping for Nova Poshta | 20 | 598 | 923 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #62 | پلاگین پرداخت دلخواه | 20 | 584 | 446 | 900 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #63 | Pix por Piggly (para Woocommerce) | 20 | 547 | 195 | 4k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #64 | Powered Cache – Caching and Optimization for WordPress – Easily Improve PageSpeed & Web Vitals Score | 20 | 147 | 231 | 3k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #65 | Pronamic Pay | 20 | 266 | 1,078 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #66 | Razorpay Payment Button Elementor Plugin | 20 | 479 | 62 | 1k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #67 | Remove Add to Cart WooCommerce | 20 | 616 | 1,378 | 4k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #68 | Robin Image Optimizer – Unlimited Image Optimization, WebP & AVIF | 20 | 556 | 543 | 100k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #69 | SpeakOut! Email Petitions | 20 | 850 | 994 | 2k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #70 | Events Manager – OpenStreetMaps | 20 | 559 | 444 | 600 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #71 | Razorpay for WooCommerce | 20 | 975 | 859 | 100k+ | Non-prefixed function | ||
| #72 | WP Minify Fix | 20 | 306 | 380 | 800 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #73 | Premium Packages – Sell Digital Products Securely | 20 | 2,017 | 2,183 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #74 | School Management System – WPSchoolPress | 20 | 245 | 5,285 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #75 | Store Locator WordPress | 21 | 2,494 | 1,628 | 10k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #76 | Backup Migration | 21 | 981 | 1,093 | 80k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #77 | Forumax – AI Powered Advanced Community Forum Plugin | 21 | 4,936 | 4,353 | 600 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #78 | bbPress | 21 | 929 | 3,672 | 100k+ | Non-prefixed function | ||
| #79 | Kadence Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection | 21 | 1,060 | 957 | 700k+ | Missing Translators Comment | ||
| #80 | Pinpoint Booking System – Version 2 | 21 | 634 | 328 | 3k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #81 | Booking Ultra Pro Appointments Booking Calendar Plugin | 21 | 761 | 2,083 | 400 | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #82 | Better Messages – Chat Rooms, Group Chat, Private Messages & AI Chat Bots | 21 | 1,621 | 2,038 | 10k+ | Direct Query | ||
| #83 | rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress | 21 | 363 | 647 | 7k+ | Non-prefixed constant | ||
| #84 | BWD Elementor Addons | 21 | 670 | 1,168 | 400 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #85 | Captcha Them All | 21 | 300 | 323 | 5k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #86 | CartFlows – Funnel Builder & Checkout Plugin for WooCommerce | 21 | 462 | 656 | 200k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #87 | SMS Extension for Contact Form 7 | 21 | 720 | 1,387 | 400 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #88 | Comet Cache | 21 | 857 | 245 | 20k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #89 | Cost Calculator Builder | 21 | 322 | 766 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #90 | Daily Prayer Time | 21 | 947 | 1,780 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #91 | DELUCKS SEO | 21 | 362 | 1,171 | 400 | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #92 | Free Downloads WooCommerce | 21 | 430 | 359 | 4k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #93 | Duplicator – Backups & Migration Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, & More | 21 | 2,572 | 1,277 | 1m+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #94 | Envo Extra | 21 | 878 | 600 | 20k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #95 | eRoom – Webinar & Meeting Plugin for Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams | 21 | 186 | 437 | 9k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #96 | Eupago Gateway For Woocommerce | 21 | 576 | 233 | 2k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #97 | EventPrime – Events Calendar, Bookings and Tickets | 21 | 873 | 4,308 | 7k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #98 | Feeds for YouTube (YouTube video, channel, and gallery plugin) | 21 | 508 | 963 | 100k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #99 | FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager | 21 | 536 | 241 | 200k+ | unlink unlink | ||
| #100 | Filter Everything — WordPress & WooCommerce Filters | 21 | 643 | 933 | 50k+ | Non-prefixed global variable |
