WordPress.Security.ValidatedSanitizedInput.MissingUnslash
Request data is not unslashed
Input from a WordPress request superglobal is used before removing WordPress-added slashes.
Why It Shows Up
WordPress adds slashes to request data for historical compatibility. The scan found `$_GET`, `$_POST`, `$_REQUEST`, or similar input used without `wp_unslash()`.
Why It Matters
Sanitizing slashed data can produce incorrect values, failed comparisons, broken validation, or stored data that does not match what the user submitted.
How to Fix
- Read the specific request key, then call `wp_unslash()` on it.
- Sanitize the unslashed value with a function that matches the expected data type.
- Validate the sanitized value before using it in permissions, queries, redirects, or stored settings.
Affected Plugins
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Errors | Warnings | Installs | Added | Updated | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2601 | NextGEN Custom Fields | 36 | 215 | 131 | 1k+ | SQL query is not prepared | ||
| #2602 | MailerLite – Signup forms (official) | 36 | 430 | 158 | 100k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2603 | We’re Open! | 36 | 273 | 187 | 5k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #2604 | Order Status History for WooCommerce | 36 | 210 | 171 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2605 | Ovation Elements | 36 | 23 | 399 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #2606 | Ozh' Admin Drop Down Menu | 36 | 125 | 43 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2607 | PayTR Sanal POS WooCommerce – iFrame API | 36 | 117 | 54 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2608 | PDF Forms Filler for CF7 | 36 | 185 | 79 | 3k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2609 | PDF Forms Filler for WPForms | 36 | 161 | 54 | 600 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2610 | Peter’s Post Notes | 36 | 224 | 102 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2611 | Photonic Gallery & Lightbox for Flickr, SmugMug & Others | 36 | 180 | 163 | 10k+ | Missing Translators Comment | ||
| #2612 | Photoswipe Masonry Gallery | 36 | 57 | 47 | 6k+ | Non Singular String Literal Text | ||
| #2613 | Plugins Garbage Collector (Database Cleanup) | 36 | 32 | 51 | 10k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #2614 | Post Views Stats Counter | 36 | 142 | 241 | 700 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #2615 | ActiveCampaign Postmark for WordPress | 36 | 47 | 75 | 50k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2616 | WowStore – Store Builder & Product Blocks for WooCommerce | 36 | 66 | 429 | 4k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #2617 | افزونه رسمی ترب | 36 | 42 | 86 | 20k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #2618 | Qubely – Advanced Gutenberg Blocks | 36 | 39 | 78 | 8k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #2619 | Quick 301 Redirects | 36 | 89 | 120 | 5k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #2620 | Direct Checkout – Quick View – Buy Now For WooCommerce | 36 | 90 | 112 | 2k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #2621 | QuickWebP – Compress / Optimize Images & Convert WebP | SEO Friendly | 36 | 172 | 108 | 8k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #2622 | Better Find and Replace – AI-Powered Suggestions | 36 | 67 | 129 | 40k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #2623 | Recent Posts | 36 | 106 | 30 | 500 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2624 | Optimize Database after Deleting Revisions | 36 | 644 | 127 | 60k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2625 | Search & Replace | 36 | 50 | 53 | 100k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #2626 | Search Everything | 36 | 165 | 77 | 10k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2627 | Speed Optimizer – The All-In-One Performance-Boosting Plugin | 36 | 45 | 96 | 1m+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #2628 | SMTP for SendGrid – YaySMTP | 36 | 27 | 96 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #2629 | StaticPress | 36 | 88 | 79 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2630 | Subscribe to Comments | 36 | 129 | 163 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2631 | Supplier Order Email | 36 | 54 | 105 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2632 | Supreme Modules Lite – Divi Theme, Extra Theme and Divi Builder | 36 | 162 | 40 | 200k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2633 | SurveyJS: Drag & Drop Form Builder | 36 | 12 | 134 | 500 | Missing Version | ||
| #2634 | Sync QCloud COS | 36 | 63 | 109 | 600 | Non-prefixed function | ||
| #2635 | Bulk Product Editor plugin allows you to create and edit your WooCommerce products and categories with Google Sheets. | 36 | 50 | 105 | 400 | Direct Query | ||
| #2636 | Advance Side Cart, Ajax Cart & Floating Cart for WooCommerce | 36 | 37 | 121 | 6k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #2637 | The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block | 36 | 70 | 127 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #2638 | Toolbox for Asgaros Forum | 36 | 150 | 84 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2639 | Plugin Name: Traffic Counter Widget Plugin | 36 | 71 | 107 | 600 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2640 | Zoho ZeptoMail | 36 | 32 | 110 | 5k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #2641 | TrustMate.io – WooCommerce integration | 36 | 251 | 97 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2642 | Ubigeo de Perú para Woocommerce y WordPress | 36 | 191 | 235 | 4k+ | Non-prefixed function | ||
| #2643 | Slider Ultimate | 36 | 294 | 80 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2644 | underConstruction | 36 | 98 | 60 | 40k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #2645 | PDF Flipbook, WPBakery Addon – Unreal FlipBook | 36 | 400 | 92 | 1k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #2646 | User Roles and Capabilities | 36 | 227 | 132 | 8k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2647 | Virtual Classroom – Video Conferencing & Online Meeting with BigBlueButton | 36 | 47 | 138 | 400 | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #2648 | Video Thumbnails Reloaded | 36 | 343 | 58 | 2k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2649 | Wanderlust OCA para WooCommerce | 36 | 157 | 55 | 500 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #2650 | WC Builder – WooCommerce Page Builder for WPBakery | 36 | 647 | 50 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch |
