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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4701 | WP Hotel Booking Stripe Payment | 43 | 34 | 29 | 400 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4702 | WP Hotel Booking WPML Support | 43 | 10 | 52 | 400 | Direct Query | ||
| #4703 | WP Post Expires | 43 | 21 | 15 | 2k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4704 | WP SmartCrop | 43 | 43 | 12 | 4k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4705 | Active Campaign & Contact Form 7 | 43 | 40 | 27 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4706 | Admin login URL Change | 44 | 38 | 11 | 2k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4707 | Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field | 44 | 36 | 13 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4708 | Advanced Dynamic Pricing and Discount Rules for WooCommerce | 44 | 2 | 813 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed namespace | ||
| #4709 | BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security | 44 | 17 | 17 | 100k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4710 | Buttonizer – Live Chat, AI Chatbot, Call, Chat, Contact Button | 44 | 24 | 71 | 50k+ | Non-prefixed constant | ||
| #4711 | Button visually impaired | 44 | 145 | 5 | 10k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4712 | Checkout Upsell Funnel for WooCommerce | 44 | 6 | 244 | 600 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4713 | Code Widget | 44 | 60 | 33 | 4k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4714 | Coming soon and Maintenance mode | 44 | 14 | 43 | 9k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #4715 | Comment Image | 44 | 19 | 23 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4716 | Cookie Bar | 44 | 29 | 3 | 10k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4717 | Creative Addons for Elementor | 44 | 63 | 100 | 800 | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #4718 | Currency Converter Widget | 44 | 37 | 6 | 3k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4719 | Custom Dashboard Help Widget | 44 | 73 | 12 | 900 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4720 | Cyberpret – Calculettes | 44 | 41 | 17 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4721 | Debug Bar Console | 44 | 23 | 9 | 1k+ | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #4722 | Easy!Appointments | 44 | 47 | 6 | 600 | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4723 | ELEX WooCommerce Role Based Pricing | 44 | 213 | 196 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4724 | Github Embed | 44 | 18 | 35 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4725 | I Order Terms | 44 | 40 | 24 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4726 | Image Widget | 44 | 48 | 5 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4727 | Smart JavaScript Auto Loader | 44 | 83 | 2 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4728 | KKiapay WooCommerce Plugin | 44 | 20 | 25 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4729 | LearnPress – BuddyPress Integration | 44 | 27 | 25 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4730 | Roles & Capabilities | 44 | 24 | 79 | 1k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #4731 | Save and Close | 44 | 4 | 47 | 400 | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #4732 | LIQUID SPEECH BALLOON | 44 | 34 | 30 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4733 | Minimum Order Amount for Woocommerce | 44 | 50 | 16 | 2k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4734 | Multilevel Navigation Menu | 44 | 80 | 1 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4735 | Narrative Publisher | 44 | 28 | 37 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4736 | Notix – Web Push Notifications | 44 | 22 | 41 | 600 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4737 | Ocean Modal Window | 44 | 26 | 44 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4738 | Post Grid | 44 | 33 | 208 | 30k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4739 | QR Code Woocommerce | 44 | 37 | 36 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4740 | Razorpay Subscriptions for WooCommerce | 44 | 28 | 35 | 600 | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #4741 | senangpay | 44 | 38 | 46 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4742 | Setmore Appointments | 44 | 45 | 13 | 4k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4743 | Shippit for WooCommerce | 44 | 127 | 26 | 900 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4744 | Simple Full Screen Background Image | 44 | 23 | 13 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4745 | Simple Image Widget | 44 | 26 | 19 | 10k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4746 | Simple Matomo Tracking Code | 44 | 23 | 6 | 1k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4747 | SKT Addons for Elementor | 44 | 611 | 383 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4748 | Smart Archive Page Remove | 44 | 82 | 5 | 7k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4749 | Smart Attachment Page Remove | 44 | 82 | 3 | 900 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4750 | SmartVideo – Video Player and CDN | 44 | 295 | 44 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch |
