WordPress.Security.NonceVerification.Missing

Missing nonce verification

A request handler uses request data without verifying that the request was intentionally created by WordPress.

critical weight

Why It Shows Up

The scan found `$_GET`, `$_POST`, or similar request data in a context where a nonce check is expected but missing.

Why It Matters

Without nonce verification, an attacker may be able to trick a logged-in user into submitting an unwanted state-changing request.

How to Fix

  • Add a nonce to the form, link, AJAX request, or REST request.
  • Verify it with `check_admin_referer()`, `check_ajax_referer()`, or `wp_verify_nonce()` before changing state.
  • Keep capability checks separate; nonces prove intent, not permission.

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsUpdatedTop Issue
#1BulletProof Security05,0484,94920k+2026-05-20Output Not Escaped
#2Plugin Check (PCP)012813210k+2026-05-29Exception Not Escaped
#3JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate101,559145100k+2026-05-03Exception Not Escaped
#4Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email Logs: Gmail, Office 365, Outlook, Custom SMTP, and more1532163500k+2026-04-01Direct Query
#5wpForo Forum174,0332,92220k+2026-05-31Unsafe Printing Function
#6WPtouch – Make your WordPress Website Mobile-Friendly171,46632550k+2025-12-04Text Domain Mismatch
#7Prime Slider Addons for Elementor183,500230100k+2026-06-15Text Domain Mismatch
#8WP Import Export Lite1873897940k+2025-08-04Non Prefixed Variable Found
#9Element Pack – Widgets, Templates & Addons for Elementor199,448517100k+2026-06-16Text Domain Mismatch
#10Download Monitor194251,36480k+2026-06-16Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#11Event Organiser191,10654420k+2024-10-10Text Domain Mismatch
#12Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution191,218901100k+2026-06-09Exception Not Escaped
#13Leaflet Maps Marker (Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Bing Maps)193,2753,22810k+2025-12-05Output Not Escaped
#14Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress191,909878100k+2026-06-16Exception Not Escaped
#15Search Atlas SEO – Premier SEO Plugin for One-Click WP Publishing & Integrated AI Optimization191,2952,6799k+2026-06-15Output Not Escaped
#16Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)195413853m+2026-06-17Missing Translators Comment
#17Membership Plugin – Kadence Memberships195,0822,9829k+2026-05-26Text Domain Mismatch
#18SureCart – Ecommerce Made Easy For Selling Physical Products, Digital Downloads, Subscriptions, Donations, & Payments195261,11990k+2026-06-16Non Prefixed Variable Found
#19BetterDocs – AI Documentation, Knowledge Base, Docs, Wikis, FAQ with Chatbot205081,40630k+2026-06-18Non Prefixed Variable Found
#20Brizy – Page Builder2058972070k+2026-06-09Output Not Escaped
#21Filter Everything — WordPress & WooCommerce Filters2056873050k+2026-06-18Output Not Escaped
#22GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform203,4353,580100k+2026-06-15Output Not Escaped
#23Link Library201,9411,39710k+2026-04-26Unsafe Printing Function
#24Brevo – Email, SMS, Web Push, Chat, and more.20460646100k+2026-04-10Missing Unslash
#25Microthemer Lite – Visual Editor to Customize CSS201,0041,69910k+2026-04-15Non Prefixed Variable Found
#26Nimble Page Builder201,5911,68430k+2025-03-24Missing Arg Domain
#27Robin Image Optimizer – Unlimited Image Optimization, WebP & AVIF20557541100k+2026-05-19Output Not Escaped
#28Razorpay for WooCommerce20974855100k+2026-06-19Non Prefixed Function Found
#29Store Locator WordPress212,3721,57210k+2026-06-03Text Domain Mismatch
#30Backup Migration219811,09380k+2026-06-05Non Prefixed Variable Found
#31bbPress219293,672100k+2025-07-02Non Prefixed Function Found
#32Smart Grid-Layout Design for Contact Form 7211,12673410k+2026-05-08Output Not Escaped
#33Comet Cache2185724520k+2025-07-02Output Not Escaped
#34Cost Calculator Builder2132276530k+2026-06-19Non Prefixed Variable Found
#35Duplicator – Backups & Migration Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, & More212,5721,2771m+2026-05-22Output Not Escaped
#36Envo Extra2187860020k+2026-05-27Text Domain Mismatch
#37eRoom – Webinar & Meeting Plugin for Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams211864379k+2026-04-13Non Prefixed Variable Found
#38Feeds for YouTube (YouTube video, channel, and gallery plugin)21558978100k+2026-06-10Output Not Escaped
#39FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager21536241200k+2026-06-10unlink unlink
#40Imagify: Optimize Images for Top Speed (Compress & Convert to WebP/AVIF)214188511m+2026-06-01Non Prefixed Variable Found
#41LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor218,3901,96410k+2026-06-16Text Domain Mismatch
#42MotoPress Hotel Booking213,0611,03710k+2026-06-15Text Domain Mismatch
#43Points Management System For Gamification, Ranks, Badges, and Loyalty Rewards Program – myCred211,4693,33310k+2026-06-18Non Prefixed Variable Found
#44Packeta218023338k+2025-11-07Exception Not Escaped
#45Landing Page Builder – Coming Soon page, Maintenance Mode, Lead Page, WordPress Landing Pages211,1732,9839k+2026-06-02Non Prefixed Variable Found
#46Paid Membership Subscriptions – Effortless Memberships, Recurring Payments & Content Restriction211,9185,06510k+2026-06-02Non Prefixed Hookname Found
#47User Profile Builder – Beautiful User Registration Forms, User Profiles & User Role Editor216961,48350k+2026-06-10Recommended
#48Five Star Restaurant Reservations – WordPress Booking Plugin211,0991,14710k+2026-06-19Output Not Escaped
#49Royal Addons for Elementor – Addons and Templates Kit for Elementor2113,0112,530600k+2026-06-08Text Domain Mismatch
#50Professional Social Sharing Buttons, Icons & Related Posts – Shareaholic2132718110k+2024-11-05Output Not Escaped