WordPress.PHP.DevelopmentFunctions.prevent_path_disclosure_error_reporting
prevent path disclosure error reporting
Development or debugging behavior appears in code that may run in production.
Why It Shows Up
The scan found logging, debugging, path disclosure, `phpinfo()`, error-reporting changes, or similar development-oriented functions.
Why It Matters
Debug output can leak paths, configuration, request data, stack details, or sensitive runtime information.
How to Fix
- Remove temporary debugging calls before release.
- If logging is required, guard it with `WP_DEBUG` or a plugin setting intended for administrators.
- Never show debug details to unauthenticated visitors or normal front-end users.
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 | JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate | 10 | 1,563 | 149 | 200k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #3 | Efí Bank | 17 | 886 | 553 | 400 | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #4 | Prime Slider Addons for Elementor | 18 | 3,500 | 229 | 100k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #5 | Pagopar – WooCommerce Gateway | 18 | 530 | 1,215 | 400 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #6 | WPPizza – A Restaurant Plugin | 18 | 4,689 | 2,703 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #7 | Download Monitor | 19 | 424 | 1,362 | 80k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #8 | Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution | 19 | 1,218 | 901 | 100k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #9 | Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress | 19 | 1,911 | 877 | 100k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #10 | Scrollsequence – Cinematic Scroll Image Animation Plugin | 19 | 878 | 1,528 | 4k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #11 | WP Directory Kit | 19 | 1,526 | 2,621 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #12 | WPOSS阿里云对象存储 | 19 | 269 | 315 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed namespace | ||
| #13 | GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform | 20 | 3,428 | 3,559 | 100k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #14 | GoUrl Bitcoin Payment Gateway & Paid Downloads & Membership | 20 | 1,832 | 720 | 800 | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #15 | Microthemer Lite – Visual Editor to Customize CSS | 20 | 1,004 | 1,699 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #16 | PeachPay — Payments & Express Checkout for WooCommerce (supports Stripe, PayPal, Square, Authorize.net, NMI) | 20 | 440 | 750 | 400 | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #17 | Pix por Piggly (para Woocommerce) | 20 | 547 | 195 | 4k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #18 | SpeakOut! Email Petitions | 20 | 850 | 994 | 3k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #19 | Events Manager – OpenStreetMaps | 20 | 559 | 444 | 700 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #20 | Razorpay for WooCommerce | 20 | 974 | 855 | 100k+ | Non-prefixed function | ||
| #21 | WP Minify Fix | 20 | 306 | 380 | 800 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #22 | Store Locator WordPress | 21 | 2,372 | 1,572 | 10k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #23 | Backup Migration | 21 | 981 | 1,093 | 80k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #24 | Pinpoint Booking System – Version 2 | 21 | 634 | 328 | 3k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #25 | rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress | 21 | 363 | 633 | 8k+ | Non-prefixed constant | ||
| #26 | CallTrackingMetrics | 21 | 923 | 286 | 3k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #27 | Captcha Them All | 21 | 300 | 323 | 6k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #28 | DELUCKS SEO | 21 | 362 | 1,171 | 400 | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #29 | Duplicator – Backups & Migration Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, & More | 21 | 2,572 | 1,277 | 1m+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #30 | Ebook Store | 21 | 666 | 1,087 | 700 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #31 | FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager | 21 | 536 | 241 | 200k+ | unlink unlink | ||
| #32 | MailChimp Subscribe Form, Optin Builder, PopUp Builder, Form Builder | 21 | 1,133 | 3,011 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #33 | Landing Page Builder – Coming Soon page, Maintenance Mode, Lead Page, WordPress Landing Pages | 21 | 1,173 | 2,983 | 9k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #34 | Smart Forms – when you need more than just a contact form | 21 | 776 | 574 | 5k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #35 | Buckaroo Woocommerce Payments Plugin | 21 | 584 | 326 | 2k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #36 | Wise Chat | 21 | 470 | 506 | 5k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #37 | Paysera Payment Gateway for WooCommerce | 21 | 1,866 | 195 | 7k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #38 | Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security | 21 | 1,592 | 2,973 | 5m+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #39 | WP Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization | 21 | 3,367 | 3,253 | 10k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #40 | WP-Lister Lite for eBay | 21 | 6,697 | 5,129 | 2k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #41 | WP phpMyAdmin | 21 | 4,528 | 6,435 | 50k+ | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #42 | Better Messages – Chat Rooms, Group Chat, Private Messages & AI Chat Bots | 22 | 1,607 | 2,020 | 10k+ | Direct Query | ||
| #43 | Better WordPress Minify | 22 | 412 | 484 | 8k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #44 | Database Access with Adminer | 22 | 983 | 2,553 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #45 | Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads | 22 | 549 | 2,175 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #46 | DirectoryPress – Business Directory And Classified Ad Listing | 22 | 4,787 | 2,795 | 800 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #47 | Download Manager | 22 | 2,513 | 1,462 | 100k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #48 | File Manager Pro – Filester | 22 | 565 | 391 | 100k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #49 | FireBox Popups – Increase Sales and Grow Your Email List | 22 | 153 | 812 | 7k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #50 | GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory | 22 | 4,466 | 3,972 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped |
