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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4851 | Clear Cache for Me | 47 | 58 | 8 | 40k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4852 | Custom Background Changer | 47 | 44 | 14 | 1k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #4853 | Customizer Export/Import | 47 | 14 | 15 | 100k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4854 | Delete Duplicate Posts | 47 | 9 | 50 | 10k+ | Direct Query | ||
| #4855 | Do Shortcodes for Rank Math SEO | 47 | 117 | 3 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4856 | DPO Pay for WooCommerce | 47 | 28 | 41 | 1k+ | Non Singular String Literal Text | ||
| #4857 | EasyFonts – Host Google Fonts Locally, Fast & Auto-Optimize, GDPR Compliant | 47 | 5 | 58 | 1k+ | Interpolated SQL is not prepared | ||
| #4858 | Show IDs by Echo | 47 | 21 | 13 | 2k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4859 | Extended CRM for Users Insights | 47 | 11 | 23 | 400 | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #4860 | Flying Pages: Preload Pages for Faster Navigation & Improved User Experience | 47 | 21 | 21 | 20k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #4861 | FSM Custom Featured Image Caption | 47 | 26 | 27 | 5k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4862 | G Meta Keywords | 47 | 31 | 8 | 10k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4863 | Gateway AqayePardakht for Woocommerce | 47 | 72 | 23 | 4k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4864 | Granular Controls For Elementor | 47 | 56 | 4 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4865 | Groups 404 Redirect | 47 | 35 | 33 | 1k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #4866 | Import Users from CSV | 47 | 33 | 12 | 10k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4867 | KCSG Kartra Pages | 47 | 30 | 16 | 500 | Heredoc Output Not Escaped | ||
| #4868 | Legal Pages – Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, GDPR, CCPA, and Cookie Notice Generator | 47 | 44 | 83 | 10k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #4869 | Log Emails | 47 | 19 | 29 | 6k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4870 | Product Categories/Tags Bottom Description for WooCommerce | 47 | 60 | 23 | 3k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4871 | Real Media Library: Media Library Folder & File Manager | 47 | 1 | 365 | 100k+ | Direct Query | ||
| #4872 | Restore PayPal Standard for WooCommerce | 47 | 19 | 53 | 3k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #4873 | Security Ninja For MainWP | 47 | 246 | 71 | 500 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4874 | Showeblogin Social Plugin | 47 | 59 | 5 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4875 | Simple Popup Plugin | 47 | 53 | 5 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4876 | Social Media Widget | 47 | 51 | 3 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4877 | SportsPress for Baseball | 47 | 113 | 34 | 900 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4878 | Store Locator for WordPress📍 | 47 | 51 | 21 | 1k+ | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #4879 | Tabby Checkout | 47 | 33 | 46 | 4k+ | Non-prefixed class | ||
| #4880 | Taxonomy Switcher | 47 | 23 | 36 | 2k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #4881 | The Tribal Plugin | 47 | 43 | 62 | 800 | Non-prefixed function | ||
| #4882 | Userback | 47 | 13 | 20 | 2k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4883 | Simple Client Dashboard | 47 | 38 | 36 | 2k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #4884 | Website Article Monetization By MageNet | 47 | 17 | 24 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4885 | Better Usability for WooCommerce | 47 | 27 | 87 | 800 | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #4886 | FedaPay Gateway for WooCommerce | 47 | 24 | 11 | 700 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4887 | iControlWP | 47 | 45 | 59 | 1k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #4888 | WP Custom Author URL | 47 | 16 | 38 | 5k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4889 | 3CX Free Live Chat, Calls & Messaging | 47 | 24 | 16 | 100k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4890 | WP PHP Console | 47 | 18 | 24 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4891 | WP Prefix Changer | 47 | 27 | 16 | 900 | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #4892 | QuadLayers TikTok Feed | 47 | 78 | 52 | 7k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4893 | Post Status Notifications | 47 | 98 | 41 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4894 | Compress, Resize & Lazy Load Images – WPvivid Image Optimization | 47 | 107 | 58 | 10k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #4895 | XML Sitemap & Google News | 47 | 270 | 224 | 100k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4896 | Add-on WooCommerce – MailPoet 3 | 48 | 30 | 21 | 600 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4897 | Add Polylang support for Customizer | 48 | 18 | 20 | 2k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #4898 | Advanced Custom Fields – Location Field add-on | 48 | 51 | 6 | 900 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4899 | AffiliateWP – Store Credit | 48 | 47 | 21 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4900 | Ansar Import – One Click Starter Sites – for Elementor & Themes | 48 | 27 | 116 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable |
