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71 issues found in latest scan
All output should be run through an escaping function (like esc_html_e() or esc_attr_e()), found '_e'.
Processing form data without nonce verification.
Detected usage of a non-sanitized input variable: $_POST['cws_links_to']
$_POST['cws_links_to'] not unslashed before sanitization. Use wp_unslash() or similar
All output should be run through an escaping function (see the Security sections in the WordPress Developer Handbooks), found '$method'.
Mismatched text domain. Expected 'page-links-to' but got 'page-links-pro'.
Detected usage of meta_key, possible slow query.
load_plugin_textdomain() has been discouraged since WordPress version 4.6. When your plugin is hosted on WordPress.org, you no longer need to manually include this function call for translations under your plugin slug. WordPress will automatically load the translations for you as needed.
Direct database call without caching detected. Consider using wp_cache_get() / wp_cache_set() or wp_cache_delete().
Detected usage of meta_value, possible slow query.
Hook names invoked by a theme/plugin should start with the theme/plugin prefix. Found: "$hook".
Classes declared by a theme/plugin should start with the theme/plugin prefix. Found: "CWS_PageLinksTo".
Functions declared in the global namespace by a theme/plugin should start with the theme/plugin prefix. Found: "plt_get_original_permalink".
Hook names invoked by a theme/plugin should start with the theme/plugin prefix. Found: "page-links-to-post-types".
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.
parse_url() is discouraged because of inconsistency in the output across PHP versions; use wp_parse_url() instead.
Scripts must be registered/enqueued via wp_enqueue_script()
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.
PHP file should prevent direct access. Add a check like: if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) exit;
Missing "License". Please update your readme with a valid GPLv2 (or later) compatible license.
Tested up to: 6.9 < 7.0. The "Tested up to" value in your plugin is not set to the current version of WordPress. This means your plugin will not show up in searches, as we require plugins to be compatible and documented as tested up to the most recent version of WordPress.
Missing "License" in Plugin Header. Please update your Plugin Header with a valid GPLv2 (or later) compatible license.
The "Short Description" section is too long and was truncated. A maximum of 150 characters is supported.
| Code | Type | Message | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress.Security.EscapeOutput.UnsafePrintingFunction | ERROR | All output should be run through an escaping function (like esc_html_e() or esc_attr_e()), found '_e'. | 11 |
| WordPress.Security.NonceVerification.Recommended | WARNING | Processing form data without nonce verification. | 9 |
| WordPress.Security.ValidatedSanitizedInput.InputNotSanitized | WARNING | Detected usage of a non-sanitized input variable: $_POST['cws_links_to'] | 9 |
| WordPress.Security.ValidatedSanitizedInput.MissingUnslash | WARNING | $_POST['cws_links_to'] not unslashed before sanitization. Use wp_unslash() or similar | 9 |
| WordPress.Security.EscapeOutput.OutputNotEscaped | ERROR | All output should be run through an escaping function (see the Security sections in the WordPress Developer Handbooks), found '$method'. | 6 |
| WordPress.WP.I18n.TextDomainMismatch | ERROR | Mismatched text domain. Expected 'page-links-to' but got 'page-links-pro'. | 6 |
| WordPress.DB.SlowDBQuery.slow_db_query_meta_key | WARNING | Detected usage of meta_key, possible slow query. | 3 |
| PluginCheck.CodeAnalysis.DiscouragedFunctions.load_plugin_textdomainFound | WARNING | load_plugin_textdomain() has been discouraged since WordPress version 4.6. When your plugin is hosted on WordPress.org, you no longer need to manually include this function call for translations under your plugin slug. WordPress will automatically load the translations for you as needed. | 1 |
| WordPress.DB.DirectDatabaseQuery.DirectQuery | WARNING | Use of a direct database call is discouraged. | 1 |
| WordPress.DB.DirectDatabaseQuery.NoCaching | WARNING | Direct database call without caching detected. Consider using wp_cache_get() / wp_cache_set() or wp_cache_delete(). | 1 |
| WordPress.DB.SlowDBQuery.slow_db_query_meta_value | WARNING | Detected usage of meta_value, possible slow query. | 1 |
| WordPress.NamingConventions.PrefixAllGlobals.DynamicHooknameFound | WARNING | Hook names invoked by a theme/plugin should start with the theme/plugin prefix. Found: "$hook". | 1 |
| WordPress.NamingConventions.PrefixAllGlobals.NonPrefixedClassFound | WARNING | Classes declared by a theme/plugin should start with the theme/plugin prefix. Found: "CWS_PageLinksTo". | 1 |
| WordPress.NamingConventions.PrefixAllGlobals.NonPrefixedFunctionFound | WARNING | Functions declared in the global namespace by a theme/plugin should start with the theme/plugin prefix. Found: "plt_get_original_permalink". | 1 |
| WordPress.NamingConventions.PrefixAllGlobals.NonPrefixedHooknameFound | WARNING | Hook names invoked by a theme/plugin should start with the theme/plugin prefix. Found: "page-links-to-post-types". | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| WordPress.WP.AlternativeFunctions.parse_url_parse_url | ERROR | parse_url() is discouraged because of inconsistency in the output across PHP versions; use wp_parse_url() instead. | 1 |
| WordPress.WP.EnqueuedResources.NonEnqueuedScript | ERROR | Scripts must be registered/enqueued via wp_enqueue_script() | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| library_core_files | ERROR | Library files that are already in the WordPress core are not permitted. | 1 |
| missing_direct_file_access_protection | ERROR | PHP file should prevent direct access. Add a check like: if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) exit; | 1 |
| no_license | ERROR | Missing "License". Please update your readme with a valid GPLv2 (or later) compatible license. | 1 |
| outdated_tested_upto_header | ERROR | Tested up to: 6.9 < 7.0. The "Tested up to" value in your plugin is not set to the current version of WordPress. This means your plugin will not show up in searches, as we require plugins to be compatible and documented as tested up to the most recent version of WordPress. | 1 |
| plugin_header_no_license | ERROR | Missing "License" in Plugin Header. Please update your Plugin Header with a valid GPLv2 (or later) compatible license. | 1 |
| readme_parser_warnings_trimmed_short_description | WARNING | The "Short Description" section is too long and was truncated. A maximum of 150 characters is supported. | 1 |
Latest Snapshot
Findings
71
Errors
31
Warnings
40
Score History
First score snapshot
First scan completed Jun 19, 2026
v3.4.1 · Plugin Check 2.0.0 · Model 2026.06-mvp-static-v2
Jun 19, 2026
v3.4.1
38
Latest
- Findings
- 71
- Errors
- 31
- Warnings
- 40
- Plugin Check
- 2.0.0
- Model
- 2026.06-mvp-static-v2
| Scan | Score | Findings | Errors | Warnings | Plugin | Plugin Check | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026Latest | 38 | 71 | 31 | 40 | v3.4.1 | 2.0.0 | 2026.06-mvp-static-v2 |