WordPress.WP.AlternativeFunctions.curl_curl_error
curl curl error
The plugin uses raw cURL functions instead of the WordPress HTTP API.
Why It Shows Up
Plugin Check found `curl_*` calls in plugin code.
Why It Matters
The WordPress HTTP API handles transports, proxies, SSL behavior, filters, and host compatibility more consistently than raw cURL.
How to Fix
- Replace simple cURL requests with `wp_remote_get()` or `wp_remote_post()`.
- Handle `WP_Error`, status codes, timeouts, and response body parsing explicitly.
- If a bundled library uses cURL internally, keep it isolated and avoid passing unchecked user input into requests.
Affected Plugins
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Errors | Warnings | Installs | Added | Updated | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #251 | GTmetrix for WordPress | 28 | 109 | 70 | 8k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #252 | Laposta Signup Basic | 28 | 276 | 67 | 2k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #253 | WP to LinkedIn Auto Publish | 28 | 734 | 250 | 900 | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #254 | Maven Algolia | 28 | 148 | 89 | 6k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #255 | درگاه پرداخت بانک ملت ووکامرس | 28 | 61 | 130 | 2k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #256 | Notification for Telegram | 28 | 189 | 93 | 4k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #257 | ووکامرس فارسی | 28 | 157 | 215 | 90k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #258 | افزونه حمل و نقل ووکامرس | پست پیشتاز، تیپاکس و پیک موتوری | 28 | 131 | 190 | 20k+ | Missing nonce verification | ||
| #259 | Redis Object Cache | 28 | 151 | 103 | 400k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #260 | PayZen for WooCommerce | 28 | 258 | 214 | 600 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #261 | Connect Matomo – Analytics Dashboard for WordPress | 28 | 100 | 102 | 60k+ | Missing Translators Comment | ||
| #262 | WP YouTube Lyte | 28 | 204 | 178 | 30k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #263 | WPO365 | SEAMLESS WORDPRESS + MICROSOFT INTEGRATION (WPO365 | LOGIN) | 28 | 209 | 217 | 10k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #264 | Document Gallery | 29 | 183 | 98 | 8k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #265 | FluentSMTP – WP SMTP Plugin with Amazon SES, SendGrid, MailGun, Postmark, Google and Any SMTP Provider | 29 | 74 | 78 | 600k+ | Missing Translators Comment | ||
| #266 | Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks | 29 | 139 | 173 | 50k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #267 | Laposta WooCommerce | 29 | 96 | 115 | 500 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #268 | PhastPress | 29 | 95 | 52 | 10k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #269 | SamedayCourier Shipping | 29 | 336 | 269 | 4k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #270 | Wenprise Alipay Gateway For WooCommerce | 29 | 113 | 68 | 700 | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #271 | Sofortueberweisung Gateway for Woocommerce | 29 | 104 | 71 | 700 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #272 | WP Subscribe | 29 | 79 | 79 | 8k+ | Non-prefixed class | ||
| #273 | BrightEdge Autopilot | 30 | 108 | 31 | 500 | curl curl setopt | ||
| #274 | Contact Form 7 – PayPal & Stripe Add-on | 30 | 385 | 233 | 7k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #275 | GlobalPayments Gateway Provider for WooCommerce | 30 | 611 | 170 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #276 | Laposta Signup Embed | 30 | 88 | 19 | 1k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #277 | Midtrans-WooCommerce | 30 | 112 | 132 | 5k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #278 | Operation Demo Importer – Demo Importer For WPoperation Themes | 30 | 245 | 104 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #279 | WonderPush – Web Push Notifications – WooCommerce Abandoned Cart – GDPR | 30 | 152 | 192 | 600 | Missing direct file access protection | ||
| #280 | FraudLabs Pro for WooCommerce | 31 | 169 | 213 | 1k+ | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #281 | g-FFL Checkout | 31 | 249 | 300 | 600 | Request data is not unslashed | ||
| #282 | Openpay Cards Plugin | 31 | 166 | 105 | 3k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #283 | PayKeeper Payment Gateway for WooCommerce | 31 | 113 | 44 | 400 | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #284 | افزونه پیامک ووکامرس Persian WooCommerce SMS | 31 | 72 | 269 | 40k+ | Nonce verification recommended | ||
| #285 | Push notification for Mobile and Web app | 31 | 87 | 83 | 400 | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #286 | Re:amaze Helpdesk & Live Chat | 31 | 96 | 115 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #287 | Enter Addons – Ultimate Template Builder for Elementor | 32 | 82 | 72 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #288 | Helcim Commerce for WooCommerce | 32 | 94 | 121 | 800 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #289 | RealHomes Stripe Payments | 32 | 201 | 33 | 500 | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #290 | Posti Shipping | 32 | 664 | 157 | 1k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #291 | Unbounce Landing Pages | 32 | 169 | 86 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #292 | User Registration Using Contact Form 7 | 32 | 103 | 15 | 500 | wp function not compatible with requires wp | ||
| #293 | Payment Gateway for Redsys & WooCommerce Lite | 32 | 125 | 75 | 20k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #294 | WP Weixin | 32 | 60 | 152 | 400 | Non-prefixed constant | ||
| #295 | WT GeoTargeting | 32 | 89 | 43 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #296 | AWeber – Free Sign Up Form and Landing Page Builder Plugin for Lead Generation and Email Newsletter Growth | 33 | 33 | 229 | 9k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #297 | Pay. Payment Methods for WooCommerce | 33 | 316 | 104 | 3k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #298 | Datafeedr API | 34 | 307 | 48 | 6k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #299 | Import XML and RSS Feeds | 34 | 260 | 85 | 2k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #300 | MailChimp Forms by MailMunch | 34 | 116 | 94 | 10k+ | Output is not escaped |
