WordPress.Security.NonceVerification.Missing
Missing nonce verification
A request handler uses request data without verifying that the request was intentionally created by WordPress.
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.
References
Affected Plugins
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Errors | Warnings | Installs | Added | Updated | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2951 | Exclude Pages | 42 | 31 | 14 | 20k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #2952 | File Media Renamer | 42 | 16 | 42 | 2k+ | Input is not sanitized | ||
| #2953 | First payment date for WooCommerce Subscriptions | 42 | 42 | 19 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2954 | Flexible Editor Panel for Elementor | 42 | 154 | 42 | 20k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2955 | Fusion Page Builder : Extension – Gallery | 42 | 29 | 30 | 600 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2956 | Hide Cart Functions | 42 | 12 | 50 | 3k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #2957 | Image Uploader for Welcart | 42 | 27 | 24 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2958 | WP All Import – Import SEO Settings for Rank Math SEO | 42 | 18 | 44 | 7k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #2959 | iOS images fixer | 42 | 22 | 42 | 6k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #2960 | iyzico for WooCommerce | 42 | 34 | 54 | 10k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #2961 | LeadSnap | 42 | 14 | 84 | 1k+ | Input is not validated | ||
| #2962 | Login No Captcha reCAPTCHA | 42 | 45 | 24 | 60k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #2963 | Mailster Cool Captcha | 42 | 65 | 28 | 400 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2964 | Manage User Columns | 42 | 15 | 27 | 1k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #2965 | Message Popup For Contact Form 7 | 42 | 30 | 81 | 1k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #2966 | My Upload Images | 42 | 74 | 48 | 400 | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #2967 | Nav Menu Collapse | 42 | 17 | 39 | 3k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #2968 | NS Remove Related Products for WooCommerce | 42 | 95 | 43 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2969 | OnPay.io for WooCommerce | 42 | 238 | 37 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2970 | PageMenu | 42 | 16 | 29 | 1k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #2971 | PAYDUNYA WOOCOMMERCE PAR | 42 | 54 | 32 | 600 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2972 | Post Types Order | 42 | 45 | 43 | 600k+ | wp function not compatible with requires wp | ||
| #2973 | Posts Like Dislike | 42 | 157 | 39 | 5k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #2974 | Product Price History for WooCommerce | 42 | 101 | 800 | Nonce verification recommended | |||
| #2975 | PuSHPress | 42 | 11 | 65 | 20k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #2976 | reCAPTCHA for WooCommerce | 42 | 80 | 31 | 40k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2977 | Rename wp-admin login | 42 | 23 | 38 | 8k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2978 | Responsive Mortgage Calculator | 42 | 38 | 28 | 7k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2979 | SALERT – Fake Sales Notification WooCommerce | 42 | 41 | 67 | 8k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #2980 | Sendcloud Shipping | 42 | 78 | 56 | 5k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2981 | Simple Meta Tags | 42 | 28 | 13 | 700 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2982 | SMTP Mailer | 42 | 51 | 49 | 70k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #2983 | Starter Sites | 42 | 62 | 25 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2984 | Sticky Add To Cart Bar For WooCommerce | 42 | 46 | 54 | 600 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2985 | ThemeZee Widget Bundle | 42 | 211 | 58 | 5k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2986 | Transients Manager | 42 | 45 | 50 | 20k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2987 | Two Factor | 42 | 18 | 70 | 100k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #2988 | Ultimate Category Excluder | 42 | 22 | 26 | 50k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #2989 | Ultimate Coming Soon Page, Maintenance Mode & Under Construction – Gutenberg Block Builder & Landing Page | 42 | 15 | 89 | 9k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #2990 | UPI QR Code Payment Gateway | 42 | 179 | 28 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2991 | Vast Demo Import | 42 | 180 | 113 | 600 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2992 | WC Price History | 42 | 18 | 21 | 4k+ | Database parameter is not escaped | ||
| #2993 | WC Speed Repair | 42 | 34 | 74 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #2994 | WebPlanex: GST Invoice India | 42 | 63 | 63 | 400 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2995 | Widget Visibility Time Scheduler | 42 | 70 | 34 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2996 | Auto Coupons for WooCommerce | 42 | 81 | 68 | 4k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2997 | WP Bulk Delete | 42 | 7 | 130 | 100k+ | Direct Query | ||
| #2998 | WP Cron Cleaner | 42 | 51 | 38 | 500 | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #2999 | WP Media Category Management | 42 | 9 | 176 | 6k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #3000 | Advanced All in One Admin Search by WP Spotlight | 42 | 25 | 25 | 900 | Missing Version |
