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 | 1,565 | 156 | 200k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #3 | 404 Solution | 15 | 571 | 1,500 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed class | ||
| #4 | Efí Bank | 17 | 886 | 553 | 400 | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #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 | Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution | 19 | 1,227 | 892 | 100k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #8 | GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform | 19 | 3,414 | 3,559 | 100k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #9 | Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress | 19 | 1,900 | 877 | 100k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #10 | Scrollsequence – Cinematic Scroll Image Animation Plugin | 19 | 878 | 1,528 | 3k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #11 | WP Directory Kit | 19 | 1,502 | 2,641 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #12 | WPOSS阿里云对象存储 | 19 | 269 | 315 | 900 | Non-prefixed namespace | ||
| #13 | Download Monitor | 20 | 423 | 1,364 | 80k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #14 | GoUrl Bitcoin Payment Gateway & Paid Downloads & Membership | 20 | 1,832 | 720 | 700 | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #15 | Microthemer Lite – Visual Editor to Customize CSS | 20 | 1,004 | 1,699 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #16 | Pix por Piggly (para Woocommerce) | 20 | 547 | 195 | 4k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #17 | SpeakOut! Email Petitions | 20 | 850 | 994 | 2k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #18 | Events Manager – OpenStreetMaps | 20 | 559 | 444 | 600 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #19 | Razorpay for WooCommerce | 20 | 975 | 859 | 100k+ | Non-prefixed function | ||
| #20 | WP Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization | 20 | 4,088 | 3,519 | 10k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #21 | WP Minify Fix | 20 | 306 | 380 | 800 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #22 | Store Locator WordPress | 21 | 2,629 | 1,672 | 10k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #23 | Backup Migration | 21 | 999 | 1,081 | 80k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #24 | Pinpoint Booking System – Version 2 | 21 | 634 | 328 | 3k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #25 | Better Messages – Chat Rooms, Group Chat, Private Messages & AI Chat Bots | 21 | 1,625 | 2,040 | 10k+ | Direct Query | ||
| #26 | Captcha Them All | 21 | 300 | 323 | 5k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #27 | DELUCKS SEO | 21 | 362 | 1,171 | 400 | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #28 | Duplicator – Backups & Migration Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, & More | 21 | 2,572 | 1,277 | 1m+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #29 | FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager | 21 | 536 | 241 | 200k+ | unlink unlink | ||
| #30 | JCH Optimize | 21 | 2,292 | 277 | 4k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #31 | Landing Page Builder – Coming Soon page, Maintenance Mode, Lead Page, WordPress Landing Pages | 21 | 1,120 | 2,913 | 9k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #32 | PeachPay — Payments & Express Checkout for WooCommerce (supports Stripe, PayPal, Square, Authorize.net, NMI) | 21 | 504 | 820 | 300 | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #33 | Seraphinite Accelerator | 21 | 592 | 258 | 50k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #34 | Smart Forms – when you need more than just a contact form | 21 | 776 | 574 | 5k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #35 | URL Shortify – Simple and Easy URL Shortener | 21 | 1,507 | 2,665 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #36 | Buckaroo Woocommerce Payments Plugin | 21 | 638 | 321 | 2k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #37 | Wise Chat | 21 | 470 | 506 | 5k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #38 | Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security | 21 | 1,818 | 3,236 | 5m+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #39 | WP-Lister Lite for eBay | 21 | 6,701 | 5,132 | 2k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #40 | WP phpMyAdmin | 21 | 4,528 | 6,435 | 40k+ | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #41 | Better WordPress Minify | 22 | 412 | 484 | 7k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #42 | Database Access with Adminer | 22 | 983 | 2,553 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #43 | Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads | 22 | 560 | 2,202 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #44 | DirectoryPress – Business Directory And Classified Ad Listing | 22 | 4,787 | 2,795 | 700 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #45 | Download Manager | 22 | 2,444 | 1,489 | 100k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #46 | File Manager Pro – Filester | 22 | 566 | 391 | 100k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #47 | GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory | 22 | 4,452 | 3,945 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #48 | HeadSpace2 SEO | 22 | 940 | 360 | 3k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #49 | Hesabfa Accounting | 22 | 467 | 718 | 500 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #50 | MailChimp Subscribe Form, Optin Builder, PopUp Builder, Form Builder | 22 | 1,120 | 3,012 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable |
