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77 issues found in latest scan
PHP file should prevent direct access. Add a check like: if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) exit;
Detected usage of meta_key, possible slow query.
Function "get_main_site_id()" requires WordPress 4.9.0, but your plugin minimum supported version is WordPress 4.0.0.
Unescaped parameter $query used in $wpdb->get_col()\n$query used without escaping.
A function call to __() with texts containing placeholders was found, but was not accompanied by a "translators:" comment on the line above to clarify the meaning of the placeholders.
Detected usage of meta_value, possible slow query.
wp_redirect() found. Using wp_safe_redirect(), along with the "allowed_redirect_hosts" filter if needed, can help avoid any chances of malicious redirects within code. It is also important to remember to call exit() after a redirect so that no other unwanted code is executed.
The plugin name includes a restricted term. Your chosen plugin name - "MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall" - contains the restricted term "plugin" which cannot be used at all in your plugin name.
phpinfo() can lead to full path disclosure.
Resource version not set in call to wp_register_style(). This means new versions of the style may not always be loaded due to browser caching.
Plugin Updater detected. These are not permitted in WordPress.org hosted plugins. Detected: site_transient_update_plugins
Plugin Updater detected. Detected code which may be altering WordPress update routines. Detected: auto_update_plugin
| Code | Type | Message | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| missing_direct_file_access_protection | ERROR | PHP file should prevent direct access. Add a check like: if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) exit; | 38 |
| WordPress.DB.SlowDBQuery.slow_db_query_meta_key | WARNING | Detected usage of meta_key, possible slow query. | 8 |
| wp_function_not_compatible_with_requires_wp | ERROR | Function "get_main_site_id()" requires WordPress 4.9.0, but your plugin minimum supported version is WordPress 4.0.0. | 8 |
| PluginCheck.Security.DirectDB.UnescapedDBParameter | WARNING | Unescaped parameter $query used in $wpdb->get_col()\n$query used without escaping. | 4 |
| WordPress.WP.I18n.MissingArgDomain | ERROR | Missing $domain parameter in function call to __(). | 4 |
| WordPress.WP.I18n.MissingTranslatorsComment | ERROR | A function call to __() with texts containing placeholders was found, but was not accompanied by a "translators:" comment on the line above to clarify the meaning of the placeholders. | 4 |
| WordPress.DB.SlowDBQuery.slow_db_query_meta_value | WARNING | Detected usage of meta_value, possible slow query. | 3 |
| WordPress.Security.SafeRedirect.wp_redirect_wp_redirect | WARNING | wp_redirect() found. Using wp_safe_redirect(), along with the "allowed_redirect_hosts" filter if needed, can help avoid any chances of malicious redirects within code. It is also important to remember to call exit() after a redirect so that no other unwanted code is executed. | 2 |
| trademarked_term | WARNING | The plugin name includes a restricted term. Your chosen plugin name - "MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall" - contains the restricted term "plugin" which cannot be used at all in your plugin name. | 2 |
| WordPress.PHP.DevelopmentFunctions.prevent_path_disclosure_phpinfo | WARNING | phpinfo() can lead to full path disclosure. | 1 |
| WordPress.WP.EnqueuedResourceParameters.MissingVersion | WARNING | Resource version not set in call to wp_register_style(). This means new versions of the style may not always be loaded due to browser caching. | 1 |
| plugin_updater_detected | ERROR | Plugin Updater detected. These are not permitted in WordPress.org hosted plugins. Detected: site_transient_update_plugins | 1 |
| update_modification_detected | WARNING | Plugin Updater detected. Detected code which may be altering WordPress update routines. Detected: auto_update_plugin | 1 |
Latest Snapshot
Findings
77
Errors
55
Warnings
22
Score History
First score snapshot
First scan completed Jun 19, 2026
v6.48 · Plugin Check 2.0.0 · Model 2026.06-mvp-static-v2
Jun 19, 2026
v6.48
82
Latest
- Findings
- 77
- Errors
- 55
- Warnings
- 22
- Plugin Check
- 2.0.0
- Model
- 2026.06-mvp-static-v2
| Scan | Score | Findings | Errors | Warnings | Plugin | Plugin Check | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026Latest | 82 | 77 | 55 | 22 | v6.48 | 2.0.0 | 2026.06-mvp-static-v2 |