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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #401 | Postie | 23 | 408 | 259 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #402 | PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry | 23 | 4,815 | 2,452 | 20k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #403 | Pricing Table by Supsystic | 23 | 1,299 | 447 | 10k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #404 | Print Anywhere & Create PDFs of Order Receipts, Invoices, Labels & More. | 23 | 1,485 | 444 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #405 | Protect Admin | 23 | 606 | 1,300 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #406 | Radio Station by netmix® – Manage and play your Show Schedule in WordPress! | 23 | 934 | 3,619 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #407 | Read More Without Refresh | 23 | 955 | 1,347 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #408 | Real Estate Manager – Property Listing and Agent Management | 23 | 606 | 2,301 | 600 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #409 | Real 3D Flipbook – 3D FlipBook, PDF FlipBook, PDF Viewer, PDF Embedder | 23 | 908 | 1,377 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #410 | Redirection | 23 | 523 | 457 | 100k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #411 | Request a Quote – Quote Forms for Any WordPress Site | 23 | 240 | 1,099 | 900 | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #412 | Robo Gallery – Photo & Image Slider | 23 | 1,291 | 530 | 40k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #413 | Manago AI & Leadoo AI | 23 | 644 | 429 | 1k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #414 | Schema | 23 | 1,173 | 245 | 40k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #415 | SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and Performant Security | 23 | 1,697 | 1,601 | 40k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #416 | Secure Custom Fields | 23 | 240 | 1,370 | 80k+ | Non-prefixed function | ||
| #417 | SEO Redirection Plugin – 301 Redirect Manager | 23 | 272 | 727 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #418 | Seraphinite Post .DOCX Source | 23 | 1,156 | 110 | 900 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #419 | Seriously Simple Podcasting | 23 | 548 | 629 | 30k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #420 | Shipment Tracker for Woocommerce | 23 | 477 | 576 | 2k+ | Missing Arg Domain | ||
| #421 | Local Google Analytics for WordPress – caches external requests | 23 | 551 | 199 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #422 | Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms | 23 | 405 | 869 | 50k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #423 | Simple URLs – Link Cloaking, Product Displays, and Affiliate Link Management | 23 | 295 | 298 | 4k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #424 | Image Optimizer, Resizer and CDN – Sirv | 23 | 616 | 1,004 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #425 | Site Reviews | 23 | 1,626 | 604 | 60k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #426 | Slider by 10Web – Responsive Image Slider | 23 | 5,814 | 976 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #427 | Smart Marketing SMS and Newsletters Forms | 23 | 2,232 | 1,015 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #428 | Smart Slider 3 | 23 | 261 | 268 | 800k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #429 | SportsPress – Sports Club & League Manager | 23 | 459 | 2,246 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #430 | Strong Testimonials | 23 | 194 | 393 | 90k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #431 | Super Video player – Fully Customizable Video Player with Playlist | 23 | 1,135 | 1,634 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #432 | teachPress | 23 | 744 | 1,587 | 2k+ | SQL query is not prepared | ||
| #433 | The Events Calendar | 23 | 3,509 | 3,850 | 700k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #434 | The Pack Elementor addon | 23 | 556 | 1,180 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #435 | The Post Grid – Shortcode, Gutenberg Blocks and Elementor Addon for Post Grid | 23 | 105 | 1,013 | 100k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #436 | ThemeHunk Customizer | 23 | 3,968 | 582 | 6k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #437 | Travelpayouts | 23 | 769 | 110 | 6k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #438 | Trinity Audio – Text to Speech AI audio player to convert content into audio | 23 | 119 | 227 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #439 | Directory Listings WordPress plugin – uListing | 23 | 947 | 1,573 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #440 | Ultimate Fields | 23 | 371 | 458 | 600 | Alternative PHP tag found | ||
| #441 | Product Options and Price Calculation Formulas for WooCommerce – Uni CPO | 23 | 2,514 | 1,929 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #442 | UsersWP – Front-end login form, User Registration, User Profile & Members Directory plugin for WP | 23 | 694 | 2,439 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #443 | VK All in One Expansion Unit | 23 | 1,026 | 518 | 100k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #444 | Product Table & List Builder For WooCommerce | 23 | 1,362 | 2,060 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #445 | Checkout with Zelle on Woocommerce | 23 | 637 | 1,404 | 3k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #446 | Easy Appointment Booking & Scheduling System – Webba Booking Calendar | 23 | 1,618 | 3,378 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #447 | WHMCS Bridge | 23 | 247 | 472 | 4k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #448 | Widgets on Pages | 23 | 809 | 1,306 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #449 | Billingo Plus integráció WooCommerce-hez | 23 | 1,119 | 507 | 900 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #450 | Widgets for WooCommerce Products on Elementor | 23 | 1,659 | 1,454 | 3k+ | Non-prefixed global variable |