PluginCheck.Security.DirectDB.UnescapedDBParameter
Database parameter is not escaped
A value is passed into database-related code without escaping, preparation, or strict allowlisting.
Why It Shows Up
Plugin Check found a database parameter that appears to come from dynamic input without the usual `$wpdb->prepare()` protection.
Why It Matters
Database parameters often influence queries directly. Unsafe values can corrupt data access or create SQL injection risk.
How to Fix
- Use `$wpdb->prepare()` for values.
- Use explicit allowlists for table names, column names, order fields, and directions.
- Sanitize and validate request data before it reaches query construction.
Affected Plugins
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Errors | Warnings | Installs | Added | Updated | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | BulletProof Security | 0 | 5,048 | 4,949 | 20k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2 | Live Shopping & Shoppable Videos For WooCommerce | 0 | 79 | 174 | 400 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3 | Plugin Check (PCP) | 0 | 128 | 132 | 10k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #4 | Themify Builder | 9 | 5,209 | 2,125 | 5k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #5 | JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate | 10 | 1,563 | 149 | 200k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #6 | Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email Logs: Gmail SMTP, Office 365, Outlook, Custom SMTP, and more | 15 | 45 | 166 | 500k+ | Database parameter is not escaped | ||
| #7 | MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter | 16 | 1,550 | 1,956 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #8 | AnyComment | 17 | 445 | 449 | 5k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #9 | RestroPress – Online Food Ordering System | 17 | 524 | 3,155 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #10 | wpForo Forum | 17 | 4,048 | 2,922 | 20k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #11 | WPtouch – Make your WordPress Website Mobile-Friendly | 17 | 1,466 | 325 | 50k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #12 | Pagopar – WooCommerce Gateway | 18 | 530 | 1,215 | 400 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #13 | Podlove Podcast Publisher | 18 | 2,354 | 1,433 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #14 | Property Hive | 18 | 1,957 | 6,027 | 3k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #15 | Shopping Cart & eCommerce Store | 18 | 5,373 | 17,466 | 3k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #16 | WPPizza – A Restaurant Plugin | 18 | 4,689 | 2,703 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #17 | Element Pack Addons for Elementor – Elementor Widgets, Elementor Templates, Elementor Addons | 19 | 10,340 | 360 | 100k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #18 | Block Slider – Responsive Image Slider, Video Slider & Post Slider | 19 | 555 | 1,291 | 3k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #19 | Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution | 19 | 1,218 | 901 | 100k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #20 | Go Fetch Jobs (for WP Job Manager) | 19 | 1,410 | 1,741 | 700 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #21 | JetFormBuilder — Dynamic Blocks Form Builder | 19 | 2,104 | 1,607 | 80k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #22 | Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Bing Maps) | 19 | 3,275 | 3,228 | 9k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #23 | Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress | 19 | 1,919 | 877 | 100k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #24 | Netgsm | 19 | 334 | 308 | 1k+ | Setting is missing a sanitization callback | ||
| #25 | Verified Reviews (Avis Vérifiés) | 19 | 671 | 1,136 | 700 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #26 | Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) | 19 | 536 | 379 | 3m+ | Missing Translators Comment | ||
| #27 | Membership Plugin – Kadence Memberships | 19 | 5,082 | 2,982 | 9k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #28 | Scrollsequence – Cinematic Scroll Image Animation Plugin | 19 | 878 | 1,528 | 4k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #29 | SendPress Newsletters | 19 | 2,293 | 1,422 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #30 | SureCart – Ecommerce Made Easy For Selling Physical Products, Digital Downloads, Subscriptions, Donations, & Payments | 19 | 533 | 1,149 | 80k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #31 | WP Email Template | 19 | 344 | 345 | 2k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #32 | WP Import Export Lite | 19 | 737 | 979 | 40k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #33 | WP Directory Kit | 19 | 1,504 | 2,638 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #34 | WPJAM Basic | 19 | 325 | 346 | 4k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #35 | AweBooking – Hotel Booking System | 20 | 309 | 514 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #36 | Brizy – Page Builder | 20 | 586 | 726 | 70k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #37 | Broadstreet | 20 | 434 | 273 | 700 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #38 | Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC) | 20 | 736 | 2,112 | 900 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #39 | Download Monitor | 20 | 423 | 1,364 | 80k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #40 | Event Espresso – Event Registration & Ticketing Sales | 20 | 12,698 | 2,135 | 600 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #41 | Event Organiser | 20 | 1,104 | 544 | 20k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #42 | GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform | 20 | 3,411 | 3,559 | 100k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #43 | GoUrl Bitcoin Payment Gateway & Paid Downloads & Membership | 20 | 1,832 | 720 | 700 | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #44 | Leaky Paywall | 20 | 322 | 789 | 600 | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #45 | Link Library | 20 | 1,942 | 1,394 | 10k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #46 | MBE eShip | 20 | 527 | 740 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #47 | Brevo – Email, SMS, Web Push, Chat, and more. | 20 | 460 | 646 | 100k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #48 | MAS Videos | 20 | 519 | 1,693 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #49 | Search Atlas SEO – Premier SEO Plugin for One-Click WP Publishing & Integrated AI Optimization | 20 | 1,307 | 2,806 | 8k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #50 | Microthemer Lite – Visual Editor to Customize CSS | 20 | 1,004 | 1,699 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable |
