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.
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.
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.
Deprecated function: like_escape
WordPress.WP.DeprecatedFunctions.like_escapeFound
The plugin uses a WordPress API, parameter, class, or value that has been deprecated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4101 | Multiple Shipping Addresses for WooCommerce (Address Book) | 40 | 21 | 208 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4102 | ThemeZee Toolkit | 40 | 44 | 116 | 6k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #4103 | Thin Out Revisions | 40 | 93 | 35 | 800 | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #4104 | Timed Content | 40 | 76 | 63 | 5k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4105 | Timeline History | 40 | 31 | 17 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4106 | Track Geolocation Of Users Using Contact Form 7 | 40 | 17 | 173 | 900 | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #4107 | Tumblr Widget | 40 | 106 | 1 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4108 | turboSMTP | 40 | 114 | 112 | 400 | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4109 | TW Recent Posts Widget | 40 | 97 | 14 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4110 | TZ Flickr Widget | 40 | 67 | 7 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4111 | Ultimate Custom Cursor | 40 | 138 | 3 | 800 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4112 | Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard | 40 | 17 | 144 | 60k+ | Input is not sanitized | ||
| #4113 | Ultimate Noindex Nofollow Tool II | 40 | 38 | 51 | 3k+ | Input is not validated | ||
| #4114 | Ultimate Member – ForumWP forum integration | 40 | 31 | 73 | 500 | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #4115 | Universal Honey Pot | 40 | 23 | 94 | 1k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #4116 | Unlimited Logo Carousel | 40 | 286 | 15 | 500 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4117 | Upcoming Events Lists | 40 | 75 | 17 | 900 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4118 | Url Rewrite Analyzer | 40 | 73 | 23 | 400 | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4119 | UsersWP – ReCaptcha | 40 | 80 | 17 | 3k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4120 | UTM Leads Tracker – XLPlugins | 40 | 21 | 38 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4121 | Visibility Control for LearnDash | 40 | 55 | 23 | 1k+ | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #4122 | Visibility Control for LearnPress | 40 | 52 | 19 | 700 | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #4123 | Visma Pay for Woocommerce | 40 | 27 | 37 | 2k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4124 | Visual Builder for Contact Form 7 | 40 | 20 | 43 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4125 | Visual Editor Custom Buttons | 40 | 30 | 48 | 4k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4126 | WP Sticky Button – Click to Chat | 40 | 73 | 64 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4127 | WooBooster Partial COD for WooCommerce | 40 | 90 | 51 | 500 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4128 | Where Did You Hear About Us Checkout Field for WooCommerce | 40 | 57 | 66 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4129 | WC Search Orders By Product | 40 | 47 | 66 | 800 | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #4130 | Webo-facto | 40 | 41 | 102 | 1k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #4131 | Weight Based Pricing for WooCommerce | 40 | 167 | 86 | 600 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4132 | Wider Admin Menu | 40 | 76 | 17 | 2k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4133 | Widget Builder | 40 | 40 | 52 | 500 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4134 | Widget Menuizer | 40 | 44 | 26 | 600 | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #4135 | Widget Visibility Without Jetpack | 40 | 74 | 47 | 5k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4136 | Widgets Control | 40 | 92 | 47 | 800 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4137 | Wonder Video Embed | 40 | 94 | 4 | 4k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4138 | WPC Frequently Bought Together for WooCommerce | 40 | 63 | 109 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4139 | Eurobank WooCommerce Payment Gateway | 40 | 66 | 43 | 2k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #4140 | Preview E-mails for WooCommerce | 40 | 35 | 37 | 30k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4141 | NP Quote Request for WooCommerce | 40 | 91 | 145 | 9k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4142 | Total Sales Counts for WooCommerce | 40 | 121 | 62 | 700 | SQL query is not prepared | ||
| #4143 | Additional Variation Images Gallery for WooCommerce | 40 | 60 | 129 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4144 | Wallet for WooCommerce | 40 | 32 | 524 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #4145 | yubikey-plugin | 40 | 64 | 33 | 400 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4146 | All In One SEO Pack for WooCommerce | 40 | 57 | 25 | 3k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4147 | Simple Registration for WooCommerce | 40 | 27 | 55 | 4k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #4148 | WooSidebars | 40 | 43 | 37 | 100k+ | Missing Translators Comment | ||
| #4149 | Word Balloon | 40 | 20 | 125 | 10k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #4150 | WP Ajax Load More Pagination and Infinite Scroll | 40 | 63 | 15 | 400 | Output is not escaped |
