WordPress.DB.RestrictedFunctions.mysql_mysqli_errno
mysql mysqli errno
The plugin uses a raw MySQL extension or class instead of WordPress database APIs.
Why It Shows Up
The scan found `mysql_*`, `mysqli_*`, PDO MySQL, or related database functions in plugin code.
Why It Matters
Bypassing `$wpdb` can ignore WordPress database configuration, escaping conventions, character sets, and compatibility layers.
How to Fix
- Replace raw MySQL calls with `$wpdb` methods or higher-level WordPress APIs.
- Use `$wpdb->prepare()` for dynamic values.
- If a third-party library requires a database connection, isolate it and document why WordPress APIs cannot be used.
References
Affected Plugins
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Errors | Warnings | Installs | Updated | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress | 19 | 1,909 | 878 | 100k+ | Exception Not Escaped | |
| #2 | Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security | 21 | 1,592 | 2,973 | 5m+ | Output Not Escaped | |
| #3 | Prime Mover – Migrate WordPress Website & Backups | 22 | 1,326 | 1,600 | 10k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #4 | Softaculous | 23 | 116 | 49 | 10k+ | file system operations fread | |
| #5 | WP STAGING – WordPress Backup, Restore & Migration | 23 | 1,414 | 1,327 | 100k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #6 | UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin | 24 | 277 | 299 | 3m+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #7 | Query Monitor | 31 | 44 | 273 | 200k+ | Non Prefixed Class Found |
