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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3751 | Revision Control | 41 | 60 | 28 | 40k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3752 | Revisionize | 41 | 54 | 24 | 4k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3753 | RY Tools for WooCommerce | 41 | 2 | 327 | 5k+ | Non-prefixed class | ||
| #3754 | Send link to friend | 41 | 81 | 47 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3755 | Service Box | 41 | 150 | 230 | 400 | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #3756 | Service Showcase | 41 | 41 | 597 | 800 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #3757 | Simple 301 Redirects By BetterLinks – Easy WordPress Redirect Manager for Redirects, 404 Error Log & More | 41 | 43 | 61 | 100k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #3758 | Simple Cache | 41 | 33 | 59 | 1k+ | Input is not sanitized | ||
| #3759 | Simple CPT | 41 | 280 | 60 | 4k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #3760 | Simple Like Page – Fast & Privacy-Friendly Page Embeds | 41 | 145 | 31 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3761 | IP Ban | 41 | 29 | 39 | 2k+ | Input is not validated | ||
| #3762 | Simple Lightbox | 41 | 21 | 48 | 100k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #3763 | Simple Page Access Restriction | 41 | 66 | 51 | 6k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #3764 | Simple Revision Control | 41 | 34 | 43 | 1k+ | Dynamic hook name | ||
| #3765 | Smart User Slug Hider | 41 | 85 | 12 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3766 | Smoove connector for Elementor forms | 41 | 22 | 60 | 600 | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #3767 | SnapScan Payment Gateway | 41 | 33 | 30 | 700 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3768 | Masonry Widget | 41 | 58 | 11 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3769 | Solid Post Likes | 41 | 25 | 63 | 500 | Direct Query | ||
| #3770 | SQL Chart Builder | 41 | 38 | 52 | 600 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3771 | Squeeze – Image Optimization & Compression, WEBP Conversion | 41 | 20 | 70 | 2k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #3772 | Sticky Posts – Switch | 41 | 84 | 5 | 6k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3773 | Super Testimonial – Testimonial & Customer Review Slider Plugin for WordPress | 41 | 27 | 168 | 2k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #3774 | tarteaucitron.io | 41 | 44 | 92 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3775 | Taxonomy Converter | 41 | 54 | 24 | 600 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3776 | Taxonomy Filter | 41 | 143 | 40 | 800 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3777 | Text Hover | 41 | 44 | 13 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3778 | Text Replace | 41 | 55 | 12 | 3k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3779 | Theme Blvd Importer | 41 | 25 | 58 | 500 | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #3780 | Theme Duplicator | 41 | 14 | 31 | 400 | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #3781 | Threat Scan Plugin | 41 | 29 | 17 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3782 | Advanced Editor Tools | 41 | 143 | 84 | 1m+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #3783 | TW Pagination | 41 | 90 | 23 | 1k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #3784 | Unbloater | 41 | 57 | 18 | 5k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3785 | Usersnap | 41 | 37 | 17 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3786 | Visibility Logic for Elementor | 41 | 27 | 43 | 30k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3787 | fancyBox 3 for WordPress | 41 | 72 | 11 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3788 | Waka Bulk Page | 41 | 52 | 16 | 1k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #3789 | WaveSurfer-WP | 41 | 83 | 22 | 400 | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #3790 | Abandoned Cart Recovery for WooCommerce | 41 | 20 | 202 | 4k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #3791 | Checkout Field Editor (Checkout Manager) for WooCommerce | 41 | 9 | 88 | 400k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #3792 | Advanced Custom Stock Status | 41 | 84 | 33 | 9k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3793 | Top Image SEO | 41 | 115 | 26 | 5k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #3794 | M-Pesa(Kenya) Checkout for Woocommerce | 41 | 46 | 38 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #3795 | Country Based Restrictions for WooCommerce | 41 | 27 | 67 | 5k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #3796 | Quick View For WooCommerce | 41 | 44 | 44 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3797 | WooCommerce Colors | 41 | 63 | 28 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #3798 | Pay for Payment for WooCommerce | 41 | 29 | 67 | 10k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #3799 | Spam Protect for Contact Form 7 | 41 | 16 | 61 | 10k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #3800 | WP Crontrol | 41 | 20 | 91 | 300k+ | Nonce verification recommended |
