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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4051 | QR Code Woocommerce | 44 | 37 | 36 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4052 | Razorpay Subscriptions for WooCommerce | 44 | 28 | 35 | 600 | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #4053 | senangpay | 44 | 38 | 46 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4054 | Shippit for WooCommerce | 44 | 127 | 26 | 900 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4055 | Simple Image Widget | 44 | 26 | 19 | 10k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4056 | Simple Matomo Tracking Code | 44 | 23 | 6 | 1k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4057 | Trusty Whistleblowing Solution | 44 | 234 | 16 | 400 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4058 | Unit Price for WooCommerce | 44 | 112 | 63 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4059 | User Posts Limit | 44 | 82 | 22 | 2k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4060 | WCFM – WCFM Marketplace integrate Elementor | 44 | 82 | 18 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4061 | Website Open/Closed Toggle | 44 | 14 | 33 | 500 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4062 | ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7 | 44 | 12 | 30 | 200k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #4063 | Gateway zibal for Woocommerce | 44 | 70 | 24 | 6k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4064 | Ajax Archive Calendar | 45 | 40 | 18 | 1k+ | date date | ||
| #4065 | Back In Stock Notifier for WooCommerce | WooCommerce Waitlist Pro | 45 | 26 | 117 | 20k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #4066 | Breadcrumb – Breadcrumb for WooCommerce and Custom Post Types | 45 | 3 | 107 | 10k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #4067 | Contact Details | 45 | 43 | 29 | 1k+ | Non Singular String Literal Text | ||
| #4068 | Contact Form 7 Signature Addon | 45 | 147 | 44 | 6k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4069 | Content Copy Protection & Disable Right Click | 45 | 47 | 17 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4070 | Cookie Law Bar | 45 | 29 | 20 | 2k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4071 | Custom Error Pages | 45 | 51 | 16 | 600 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4072 | Extended Post Status | 45 | 27 | 27 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4073 | Goftino | 45 | 16 | 20 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4074 | Hyper Cache | 45 | 36 | 100 | 8k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4075 | Icons Font Loader – Load Web Fonts and Icon Libraries | 45 | 47 | 33 | 2k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4076 | Evergreen Countdown Timer | 45 | 193 | 35 | 2k+ | wp function not compatible with requires wp | ||
| #4077 | LINE Auto Post | 45 | 19 | 11 | 500 | Heredoc Output Not Escaped | ||
| #4078 | LWS Hide Login | 45 | 5 | 58 | 20k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #4079 | New Order Notification for WooCommerce | 45 | 21 | 42 | 900 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4080 | Passwords Evolved | 45 | 26 | 17 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4081 | Post Date Randomizer | 45 | 42 | 6 | 9k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4082 | Product Visibility by User Role for WooCommerce | 45 | 36 | 35 | 6k+ | Missing Translators Comment | ||
| #4083 | Quick Interest Slider | 45 | 1 | 46 | 1k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #4084 | reCAPTCHA for Asgaros Forum | 45 | 21 | 36 | 4k+ | Input is not validated | ||
| #4085 | Related Posts By PickPlugins | 45 | 4 | 84 | 3k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4086 | ShayanWeb Admin FontChanger | افزونهی تغییر فونت پیشخوان وردپرس شایان وب | 45 | 42 | 8 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4087 | Simple Login Notification | 45 | 13 | 22 | 2k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #4088 | Simple Membership MailChimp Integration | 45 | 34 | 27 | 900 | curl curl setopt | ||
| #4089 | Slider Templates | 45 | 10 | 33 | 1k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #4090 | Specify Missing Image Dimensions | 45 | 21 | 12 | 1k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #4091 | Super Blank | 45 | 131 | 56 | 9k+ | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #4092 | SyntaxHighlighter Evolved | 45 | 33 | 46 | 20k+ | Not In Footer | ||
| #4093 | TriPay Payment Gateway | 45 | 478 | 44 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4094 | VietQR | 45 | 32 | 39 | 4k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4095 | Payrexx Payment Gateway for WooCommerce | 45 | 18 | 117 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed class | ||
| #4096 | WP Comment Policy Checkbox | 45 | 31 | 11 | 5k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4097 | WP OpenAPI | 45 | 26 | 22 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #4098 | WP Revisions Manager | 45 | 47 | 19 | 700 | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #4099 | wpDataTables integration for Forminator Forms | 45 | 62 | 38 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #4100 | ARI Stream Quiz – WordPress Quizzes Builder | 46 | 21 | 239 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable |
