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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4351 | Send link to friend | 41 | 81 | 47 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4352 | Service Box | 41 | 150 | 230 | 400 | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #4353 | Service Showcase | 41 | 41 | 597 | 800 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4354 | Share a Draft | 41 | 39 | 6 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4355 | Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks – Easy WordPress Redirect Manager for Redirects, 404 Error Log & More | 41 | 43 | 61 | 100k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #4356 | Simple Cache | 41 | 33 | 59 | 1k+ | Input is not sanitized | ||
| #4357 | Simple CPT | 41 | 280 | 60 | 4k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4358 | Simple Like Page – Fast & Privacy-Friendly Page Embeds | 41 | 145 | 31 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4359 | Simple Google Photos Grid | 41 | 48 | 2 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4360 | IP Ban | 41 | 29 | 39 | 2k+ | Input is not validated | ||
| #4361 | Simple Lightbox | 41 | 21 | 48 | 100k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #4362 | Simple Page Access Restriction | 41 | 66 | 51 | 6k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4363 | Simple Restrict | 41 | 34 | 12 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4364 | Simple Revision Control | 41 | 34 | 43 | 1k+ | Dynamic hook name | ||
| #4365 | Slate Admin Theme | 41 | 121 | 19 | 6k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4366 | Smart User Slug Hider | 41 | 85 | 12 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4367 | Smooth Scroll Up | 41 | 61 | 10 | 6k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4368 | Smoove connector for Elementor forms | 41 | 22 | 60 | 600 | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #4369 | SnapScan Payment Gateway | 41 | 33 | 30 | 700 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4370 | Masonry Widget | 41 | 58 | 11 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4371 | TechGasp Sound Master | 41 | 136 | 4 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4372 | TechGasp Music Master | 41 | 143 | 4 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4373 | SQL Chart Builder | 41 | 38 | 52 | 600 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4374 | Squeeze – Image Optimization & Compression, WEBP Conversion | 41 | 20 | 70 | 2k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #4375 | Sticky Posts – Switch | 41 | 84 | 5 | 6k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4376 | Styler for Gravity Forms | 41 | 369 | 2 | 2k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4377 | Super Testimonial – Testimonial & Customer Review Slider Plugin for WordPress | 41 | 27 | 168 | 2k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #4378 | tarteaucitron.io | 41 | 44 | 92 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4379 | Taxonomy Converter | 41 | 54 | 24 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4380 | Taxonomy Filter | 41 | 143 | 40 | 800 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4381 | Terms of Service & Privacy Policy Generator | 41 | 99 | 1 | 600 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4382 | Text Hover | 41 | 44 | 13 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4383 | Text Replace | 41 | 55 | 12 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4384 | Feedback Company | 41 | 63 | 36 | 800 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4385 | Theme Blvd Importer | 41 | 25 | 58 | 500 | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #4386 | Theme Duplicator | 41 | 14 | 31 | 400 | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #4387 | Threat Scan Plugin | 41 | 29 | 17 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4388 | Advanced Editor Tools | 41 | 143 | 84 | 1m+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4389 | TW Pagination | 41 | 90 | 23 | 1k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #4390 | Unbloater | 41 | 57 | 18 | 5k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4391 | Usersnap | 41 | 37 | 17 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4392 | Visibility Logic for Elementor | 41 | 27 | 43 | 30k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4393 | fancyBox 3 for WordPress | 41 | 72 | 11 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4394 | Waka Bulk Page | 41 | 52 | 16 | 1k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4395 | WaveSurfer-WP | 41 | 83 | 22 | 400 | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4396 | Abandoned Cart Recovery for WooCommerce | 41 | 20 | 202 | 4k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #4397 | Checkout Field Editor (Checkout Manager) for WooCommerce | 41 | 9 | 88 | 400k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #4398 | Advanced Custom Stock Status | 41 | 84 | 33 | 9k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4399 | Top Image SEO | 41 | 115 | 26 | 5k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4400 | M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce | 41 | 46 | 38 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch |
