WordPress.DB.RestrictedFunctions.mysql_mysqli_store_result
mysql mysqli store result
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 | wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin | 21 | 1,354 | 1,140 | 70k+ | Output Not Escaped | |
| #2 | WP STAGING – WordPress Backup, Restore & Migration | 23 | 1,414 | 1,327 | 100k+ | Non Prefixed Variable Found | |
| #3 | MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps, Google Maps | 35 | 74 | 47 | 1k+ | missing direct file access protection |
