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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #351 | Groundhogg — CRM, Newsletters, and Marketing Automation | 23 | 136 | 921 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #352 | Gutenberg | 23 | 606 | 329 | 300k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #353 | Interactive Content – H5P | 23 | 565 | 380 | 40k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #354 | Happy Addons for Elementor | 23 | 573 | 444 | 400k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #355 | Houzez Property Feed | 23 | 1,464 | 1,585 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #356 | Hunk Companion | 23 | 2,547 | 687 | 6k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #357 | Ibtana – Ecommerce Product Addons | 23 | 1,547 | 1,718 | 6k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #358 | Iks Menu – WordPress Category Accordion Menu & FAQs | 23 | 615 | 1,293 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #359 | Image Carousel For Divi | 23 | 569 | 1,309 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #360 | Import from YML | 23 | 97 | 308 | 400 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #361 | RealHomes Memberships | 23 | 516 | 264 | 1k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #362 | Payment forms, Buy now buttons, and Invoicing System | GetPaid | 23 | 387 | 1,258 | 5k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #363 | IP Geo Block | 23 | 399 | 589 | 9k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #364 | Jeg Kit for Elementor – Powerful Addons for Elementor, Widgets & Templates for WordPress | 23 | 91 | 693 | 300k+ | Non-prefixed namespace | ||
| #365 | Joli FAQ SEO – WordPress FAQ Plugin | 23 | 1,083 | 1,526 | 700 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #366 | Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor | 23 | 55 | 2,127 | 600k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #367 | Kenta Companion | 23 | 657 | 1,419 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #368 | King Addons for Elementor – 80+ Elementor Widgets, 4 000+ Elementor Templates, WooCommerce, Mega Menu, Popup Builder | 23 | 1,831 | 3,878 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #369 | Masteriyo LMS – LMS Course Builder, Quizzes & Certificates | 23 | 190 | 2,122 | 5k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #370 | License Manager for WooCommerce | 23 | 129 | 819 | 6k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #371 | Like Button Rating ♥ LikeBtn | 23 | 1,231 | 617 | 4k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #372 | Link Whisper Free | 23 | 3,882 | 5,303 | 30k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #373 | Listdom: AI-powered Business Directory with Classifieds Ads Listings | 23 | 4,673 | 3,336 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #374 | Locatoraid Store Locator | 23 | 318 | 645 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #375 | Custom Login Page Customizer | 23 | 687 | 1,408 | 90k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #376 | Login With Ajax – Fast Logins, 2FA, Redirects | 23 | 623 | 520 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #377 | MailPoet – Newsletters, Email Marketing, and Automation | 23 | 931 | 718 | 500k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #378 | Master Slider – Responsive Touch Slider | 23 | 800 | 408 | 60k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #379 | MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin – for Online Courses and Education | 23 | 1,419 | 4,875 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #380 | Media Library File Download | 23 | 615 | 1,286 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #381 | Media Library Assistant | 23 | 1,144 | 3,943 | 70k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #382 | MediaPress | 23 | 904 | 583 | 4k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #383 | Menu Image, Icons made easy | 23 | 591 | 1,406 | 100k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #384 | Order Bump for WooCommerce | 23 | 1,720 | 1,562 | 600 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #385 | MotoPress Appointment Booking | 23 | 2,362 | 857 | 2k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #386 | Restaurant Menu and Food Ordering | 23 | 385 | 853 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #387 | MP3 Audio Player – Music Player, Podcast Player & Radio by Sonaar | 23 | 4,065 | 488 | 20k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #388 | MStore API – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Cloud | 23 | 618 | 764 | 3k+ | SQL query is not prepared | ||
| #389 | MultiParcels Shipping For WooCommerce | 23 | 196 | 363 | 4k+ | Mixed line endings | ||
| #390 | MPG – Multiple Page Generator, Bulk Landing Pages & Programmatic SEO | 23 | 485 | 580 | 2k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #391 | MyWorks Sync for WooCommerce & QuickBooks Online | 23 | 2,292 | 9,101 | 5k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #392 | ND Shortcodes | 23 | 621 | 2,426 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #393 | News Kit Addons For Elementor | 23 | 69 | 419 | 4k+ | Post Not In exclude | ||
| #394 | Next Active Directory Integration | 23 | 683 | 284 | 2k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #395 | Nirweb support | 23 | 254 | 617 | 800 | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #396 | NitroPack – Performance, Page Speed & Cache Plugin for Core Web Vitals, CDN & Image Optimization | 23 | 316 | 639 | 100k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #397 | Ocean Extra | 23 | 1,494 | 2,107 | 500k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #398 | Issues and Series for Newspapers, Magazines, Publishers, Writers | 23 | 346 | 710 | 2k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #399 | Pagination Styler for WooCommerce | 23 | 811 | 445 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #400 | Patchstack – WordPress & Plugins Security | 23 | 107 | 489 | 40k+ | Missing nonce verification |