WordPress.Security.EscapeOutput.UnsafePrintingFunction

Unsafe printing function

A printing function is outputting dynamic content without proving that the content is escaped.

critical weight

Why It Shows Up

The scan saw output through functions such as `printf`, `print`, or similar constructs where the printed values were not escaped for their context.

Why It Matters

Formatted output is still browser output. If any argument contains attacker-controlled content, the page can become vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

How to Fix

  • Escape every dynamic argument with `esc_html()`, `esc_attr()`, `esc_url()`, or `wp_kses()` as appropriate.
  • Keep translation wrappers and escaping wrappers in the correct order, such as `esc_html__( 'Text', 'text-domain' )` for translated text.
  • Avoid marking values as safe unless they are hard-coded or already strictly constrained.

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsAddedUpdatedTop Issue
#1BulletProof Security05,0484,94920k+Output is not escaped
#2Themify Builder95,3042,1365k+Text Domain Mismatch
#3MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter161,5501,9561k+Non-prefixed global variable
#4AnyComment174454495k+Output is not escaped
#5Dynamic Team Manager – Team Member Showcase with grid, slider, table Elementor widget & shortcode179222,014900Non-prefixed global variable
#6wpForo Forum174,0482,92220k+Unsafe printing function
#7WPtouch – Make your WordPress Website Mobile-Friendly171,46632550k+Text Domain Mismatch
#8Podlove Podcast Publisher182,3541,4333k+Output is not escaped
#9Property Hive181,9576,0273k+Missing nonce verification
#10Realtyna Organic IDX plugin + WPL Real Estate189303,6362k+Non-prefixed global variable
#11Shopping Cart & eCommerce Store185,37317,4663k+Non-prefixed global variable
#12WPPizza – A Restaurant Plugin184,6892,7031k+Text Domain Mismatch
#13Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution191,218901100k+Exception output is not escaped
#14Go Fetch Jobs (for WP Job Manager)191,4101,741700Non-prefixed global variable
#15AI Infographic Maker191,383599600Output is not escaped
#16Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Bing Maps)193,2753,2289k+Output is not escaped
#17Verified Reviews (Avis Vérifiés)196711,136700Non-prefixed global variable
#18Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)195363793m+Missing Translators Comment
#19Membership Plugin – Kadence Memberships195,0832,9829k+Text Domain Mismatch
#20Scrollsequence – Cinematic Scroll Image Animation Plugin198781,5284k+Non-prefixed global variable
#21SendPress Newsletters192,2931,4221k+Output is not escaped
#22SureCart – Ecommerce Made Easy For Selling Physical Products, Digital Downloads, Subscriptions, Donations, & Payments195331,14980k+Non-prefixed global variable
#23WP Import Export Lite1973797940k+Non-prefixed global variable
#24WP Directory Kit191,5042,6382k+Non-prefixed global variable
#25WPJAM Basic193253464k+Output is not escaped
#26Brizy – Page Builder2058672670k+Output is not escaped
#27Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC)207362,112900Non-prefixed global variable
#28Download Monitor204231,36480k+Non-prefixed hook name
#29Event Espresso – Event Registration & Ticketing Sales2012,6982,135600Text Domain Mismatch
#30Event Organiser201,10454420k+Text Domain Mismatch
#31GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform203,4103,554100k+Output is not escaped
#32Leaky Paywall20322789600Nonce verification recommended
#33Link Library201,9421,39410k+Unsafe printing function
#34Brevo – Email, SMS, Web Push, Chat, and more.20460646100k+Request data is not unslashed
#35MAS Videos205191,6931k+Non-prefixed global variable
#36Nimble Page Builder201,5911,68430k+Missing Arg Domain
#37Shipping for Nova Poshta20598923500Output is not escaped
#38پلاگین پرداخت دلخواه20584446900Text Domain Mismatch
#39Pix por Piggly (para Woocommerce)205471954k+Exception output is not escaped
#40Remove Add to Cart WooCommerce206161,3784k+Non-prefixed global variable
#41Robin Image Optimizer – Unlimited Image Optimization, WebP & AVIF20556543100k+Output is not escaped
#42SpeakOut! Email Petitions208509942k+Missing nonce verification
#43Events Manager – OpenStreetMaps20559444700Output is not escaped
#44Razorpay for WooCommerce20975859100k+Non-prefixed function
#45WP Minify Fix20306380800Output is not escaped
#46Premium Packages – Sell Digital Products Securely202,0212,1902k+Non-prefixed global variable
#47Forumax – AI Powered Advanced Community Forum Plugin214,9364,353600Text Domain Mismatch
#48bbPress219293,672100k+Non-prefixed function
#49Kadence Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection211,060957700k+Missing Translators Comment
#50Booking Ultra Pro Appointments Booking Calendar Plugin217612,083400Request data is not unslashed