WordPress.WP.AlternativeFunctions.file_system_operations_fopen
file system operations fopen
The plugin performs filesystem work with raw PHP functions where WordPress expects safer filesystem handling.
Why It Shows Up
Plugin Check found functions such as `fopen`, `fwrite`, `chmod`, `mkdir`, `readfile`, or related operations.
Why It Matters
WordPress sites can use different filesystem permissions and transports. Raw filesystem calls can fail on common hosts or write to unsafe locations.
How to Fix
- Use WordPress filesystem helpers when writing, reading, or changing files in plugin-managed paths.
- Validate paths and keep writes inside directories owned by the plugin or WordPress uploads.
- Never write PHP code from user input or remote responses.
References
Affected Plugins
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Errors | Warnings | Installs | Added | Updated | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | BulletProof Security | 0 | 5,048 | 4,949 | 20k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #2 | Intercom | 0 | 60 | 71 | 6k+ | Non-prefixed function | ||
| #3 | Live Shopping & Shoppable Videos For WooCommerce | 0 | 79 | 174 | 400 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #4 | Plugin Check (PCP) | 0 | 128 | 140 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #5 | Themify Builder | 9 | 5,334 | 2,171 | 5k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #6 | JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate | 10 | 1,567 | 156 | 200k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #7 | 404 Solution | 15 | 582 | 1,532 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed class | ||
| #8 | MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter | 16 | 1,550 | 1,956 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #9 | AnyComment | 17 | 445 | 449 | 5k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #10 | RestroPress – Online Food Ordering System | 17 | 535 | 3,234 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #11 | Efí Bank | 17 | 886 | 553 | 300 | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #12 | wpForo Forum | 17 | 4,306 | 3,026 | 20k+ | Unsafe printing function | ||
| #13 | WPtouch – Make your WordPress Website Mobile-Friendly | 17 | 1,466 | 325 | 50k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #14 | Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution | 18 | 1,229 | 923 | 100k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #15 | Pagopar – WooCommerce Gateway | 18 | 530 | 1,215 | 400 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #16 | Shopping Cart & eCommerce Store | 18 | 8,240 | 18,478 | 3k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #17 | GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform | 19 | 3,402 | 3,555 | 100k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #18 | Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress | 19 | 1,993 | 892 | 100k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #19 | Netgsm | 19 | 352 | 348 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #20 | Verified Reviews (Avis Vérifiés) | 19 | 671 | 1,136 | 700 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #21 | Razorpay Payment Button Plugin | 19 | 486 | 98 | 2k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #22 | Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) | 19 | 530 | 375 | 3m+ | Missing Translators Comment | ||
| #23 | SendPress Newsletters | 19 | 2,293 | 1,422 | 1k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #24 | WP Email Template | 19 | 344 | 345 | 2k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #25 | WPOSS阿里云对象存储 | 19 | 269 | 315 | 900 | Non-prefixed namespace | ||
| #26 | WPQiNiu七牛云对象存储 | 19 | 138 | 612 | 400 | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #27 | Brizy – Page Builder | 20 | 585 | 726 | 60k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #28 | Broadstreet | 20 | 434 | 273 | 800 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #29 | Download Monitor | 20 | 423 | 1,367 | 80k+ | Non-prefixed hook name | ||
| #30 | Duplicator – Backups & Migration Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, & More | 20 | 2,874 | 1,988 | 1m+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #31 | Event Organiser | 20 | 1,104 | 544 | 20k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #32 | EventPrime – Events Calendar, Bookings, Tickets & AI | 20 | 846 | 4,224 | 7k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #33 | MBE eShip | 20 | 527 | 740 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #34 | MAS Videos | 20 | 519 | 1,693 | 1k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #35 | Microthemer Lite – Visual Editor to Customize CSS | 20 | 1,004 | 1,699 | 10k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #36 | Shipping for Nova Poshta | 20 | 598 | 923 | 400 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #37 | پلاگین پرداخت دلخواه | 20 | 584 | 446 | 900 | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #38 | Pix por Piggly (para Woocommerce) | 20 | 547 | 195 | 4k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #39 | Powered Cache – Caching and Optimization for WordPress – Easily Improve PageSpeed & Web Vitals Score | 20 | 147 | 231 | 3k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #40 | Razorpay Payment Button Elementor Plugin | 20 | 479 | 62 | 1k+ | Exception output is not escaped | ||
| #41 | Membership Plugin – Kadence Memberships | 20 | 5,089 | 3,005 | 9k+ | Text Domain Mismatch | ||
| #42 | Robin Image Optimizer – Unlimited Image Optimization, WebP & AVIF | 20 | 556 | 543 | 100k+ | Output is not escaped | ||
| #43 | Booster for WooCommerce – PDF Invoices, Abandoned Cart, Variation Swatches & 100+ Tools | 20 | 787 | 3,416 | 30k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #44 | WP Compress – Instant Performance & Speed Optimization | 20 | 4,292 | 3,691 | 10k+ | Non Singular String Literal Domain | ||
| #45 | WP Minify Fix | 20 | 306 | 380 | 800 | Output is not escaped | ||
| #46 | Premium Packages – Sell Digital Products Securely | 20 | 2,043 | 2,299 | 2k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #47 | Backup Migration | 21 | 999 | 1,081 | 80k+ | Non-prefixed global variable | ||
| #48 | Kadence Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection | 21 | 1,060 | 959 | 700k+ | Missing Translators Comment | ||
| #49 | Better Messages – Chat Rooms, Group Chat, Private Messages & AI Chat Bots | 21 | 1,673 | 2,180 | 10k+ | Direct Query | ||
| #50 | Captcha Them All | 21 | 300 | 323 | 5k+ | Output is not escaped |
