WordPress.DB.RestrictedFunctions.mysql_mysqli_fetch_object
mysql mysqli fetch object
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 | Prime Mover – Migrate WordPress Website & Backups | 22 | 1,326 | 1,600 | 10k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #2 | WP STAGING – WordPress Backup, Restore & Migration | 23 | 1,414 | 1,327 | 100k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #3 | TranslatePress – Translate Multilingual sites with AI Translation | 25 | 452 | 1,541 | 400k+ | Non Prefixed Hookname Found | |
| #4 | WP Data Access – App Builder for Tables, Forms, Charts, Maps & Dashboards | 25 | 1,431 | 1,270 | 10k+ | Output Not Escaped | |
| #5 | WPvivid — Backup, Migration & Staging | 25 | 899 | 1,461 | 900k+ | Non Prefixed Namespace Found | |
| #6 | PW WooCommerce Bulk Edit | 34 | 219 | 149 | 20k+ | Unsafe Printing Function |
