Find the security holes AI left in your plugin.
WordPress Plugin Code Review & Security Audit
I built AI Hustler with Claude Code. I know where it cuts corners. One missing $wpdb->prepare() and your database is exposed. That's exactly what I look for.
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Vibe-coded plugins look fine. Until they don't.
AI assistants generate code that works. Plugin installs, feature runs, demo looks great. WordPress security is in the code paths users never see - and that's exactly what AI skips.
SQL Injection
AI reaches for $wpdb->query() with raw user input. One missing $wpdb->prepare() and your database is exposed.
Missing Nonce Verification
AJAX handlers without check_ajax_referer() allow any logged-in user to trigger admin-level actions via CSRF.
Broken Access Controls
Capability checks like current_user_can() get skipped or placed incorrectly, letting subscribers reach admin endpoints.
XSS via Unescaped Output
Missing esc_html(), esc_attr(), or wp_kses() around user-controlled values. AI forgets this constantly.
Path Traversal
File read/write operations without proper path sanitization. An attacker can read /etc/passwd or overwrite core files.
Unprotected REST Endpoints
REST API routes registered without permission_callback, or with __return_true as a placeholder that never gets replaced.
What is "vibe coding"?
Vibe coding is building software by describing what you want to an AI (Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT), then iterating on the output - often without reading every line closely.
Collins Dictionary named it Word of the Year 2025. 92% of US developers now use AI coding tools daily. 46% of all new code is AI-generated (GitHub, 2025).
The result: plugins that function correctly but have security gaps no automated test catches. The logic works. The guards are just missing.
Three steps, one report
What I check in every audit
I go through your plugin file by file, looking for the patterns AI consistently misses. Automated scanners catch maybe 30% of this. The rest needs someone who's read enough plugin code to know what wrong looks like.
$wpdb->prepare() and parameterized queries.current_user_can() with the correct capability for that operation.esc_html(), esc_attr(), esc_url(), or wp_kses().sanitize_text_field(), absint(), and similar before storage or use.realpath() checks, and WP Filesystem API usage for any file operations.permission_callback that isn't a placeholder.Verified on independent platforms
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Simple, transparent pricing
Flat rate. No hourly billing that balloons, no hidden fees for the PDF. Pay upfront, get the report in writing.
Good for small utility plugins, simple shortcode plugins, or a single-purpose tool under 500 lines.
- Automated PHPCS security scan
- Manual review of critical paths (AJAX, REST, DB queries)
- Written findings report (PDF)
- Severity rating per issue (Critical / High / Medium / Low)
Most plugins that reach production are 1,000-5,000 lines. This tier covers the full codebase - not just the critical paths.
- Everything in Quick Scan
- Full manual line-by-line review
- Code quality & maintainability assessment
- Specific fix recommendations per finding
- WP.org submission readiness check
- Everything in Full Review
- Scoped quote based on LOC + complexity
- NDA available on request
- Optional 30-min debrief call included
Built plugins. Shipped products. Know the traps.
I've been building WordPress plugins since 2010. Former CTO at CreativeMinds. I vibe-code my own products today with Claude Code - so I know what those tools generate, first-hand.
15+ Years WordPress
Former CTO at CreativeMinds, a WordPress plugin company with products on thousands of sites globally.
I Vibe Code Too
Built AI Hustler with Claude Code. I know which prompts produce vulnerable patterns - I've seen them in my own output.
Upwork Top Rated Plus
95% job success score. 1,000+ hours billed. Track record you can verify on their platform, not just my word.
Real Reviews, Real Code
I read every line. PHPCS handles the automated scan. The manual review is me - there's no magic tool doing this.
Common questions
Vibe-Coded Plugin Security Checklist
Before you submit to WP.org or hand a plugin to a client, run through these 12 checks. Won't catch everything, but it'll catch the obvious stuff.
- 01 Every
$wpdbquery uses$wpdb->prepare() - 02 Every AJAX handler calls
check_ajax_referer() - 03 Admin actions gated by
current_user_can() - 04 All user output passed through
esc_html()oresc_attr() - 05 POST/GET data sanitized before use or storage
- 06 REST endpoints have a real
permission_callback - 07 File operations go through WP Filesystem API
- 08 No
__return_trueplaceholders left in production code - 09 Plugin prefix on all global functions and options
- 10 No hardcoded credentials or API keys in source
- 11
unlink()/ file write protected by path checks - 12 Third-party libraries pinned to a known version
Still unsure? That's what the paid review is for.
Why a free checklist?
"If you can self-verify all 12 items above, you probably don't need me."
In 15 years of reading plugin code, I've never seen a vibe-coded plugin pass all 12 on first check. AI tools are pretty consistent about which ones they skip.
Use the checklist. If you find issues - or you're just not sure - the paid review covers all of this with exact file and line references.
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