Kitgenix Plugin Score

W3 Total Cache

Slug: w3-total-cache · BoldGrid · 900,000+

Actively maintained

Overall Score

Some areas need attention

69
Needs Review

What this score means

Scores are calculated on a 100-point scale by analysing six weighted categories: Security, WP.org Readiness, Performance, Code Quality, Accessibility, and Vulnerabilities.

  • Excellent The plugin follows best practices across every measured category. It is well-maintained, low-risk, and recommended for production use.
  • Good Strong overall quality with minor areas for improvement. Generally safe to use on most sites.
  • Needs Review Some areas of concern detected. Review the full issues report and weigh the risks before installing on production.
  • High Risk Significant quality or security problems found. Exercise caution — check the details carefully before using this plugin.
Score computed: May 21, 2026 7:55 pm (58 minutes ago). Vulnerability data mode: Live.
  • Wordfence: May 21, 2026 8:33 pm (20 minutes ago)

No known open vulnerabilities found.

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Score Breakdown

Shield
Security
0
High Risk
Why this score?

Top deductions are based on 2 affected rules, reducing this category by 104 total points.

Rule Hits Impact Share
Security issue: Warning 21 -84 80.8%
Security issue: Error 2 -20 19.2%
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WP.org Readiness
94
Excellent
Why this score?

Top deductions are based on 2 affected rules, reducing this category by 6 total points.

Rule Hits Impact Share
Repo issue: Notice 3 -3 50%
Tested up to version is behind current WordPress 1 -3 50%
Speed
Performance
100
Excellent
Why this score?

Top deductions are based on 0 affected rules, reducing this category by 0 total points.

No deductions were applied for this category in the latest score run.

Code
Code Quality
95
Excellent
Why this score?

Top deductions are based on 2 affected rules, reducing this category by 5 total points.

Rule Hits Impact Share
Code Quality issue: Warning 1 -3 60%
Code Quality issue: Notice 2 -2 40%
A11y
Accessibility
88
Good
Why this score?

Top deductions are based on 1 affected rules, reducing this category by 12 total points.

Rule Hits Impact Share
Accessibility issue: Warning 6 -12 100%
Bug
Vulnerability Status
100
Excellent
Why this score?

Top deductions are based on 0 affected rules, reducing this category by 0 total points.

No deductions were applied for this category in the latest score run.

Plugin Details

  • Version: 2.9.4
  • Active Installs: 900,000+
  • Last Updated: 2026-03-31 20:28:00
  • Tested up to: 6.9.4
  • Requires PHP: 7.2.5
  • Rating: 4.4/5 (5,417 ratings)
  • Support: 13/27 resolved (48%)
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Scan Summary

  • Errors: 2
  • Warnings: 28
  • Notices: 5
  • Last Scanned: 2026-05-21 18:55:42
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What Changed Since Last Scan

Comparing latest scan (2026-05-21 18:55:42) to previous scan (2026-05-19 20:36:16).
New: 0 Resolved: 0 Worsened: 0

New Issues

No items in this category.

Resolved Issues

No items in this category.

Worsened Issues

No items in this category.

Detected Issues

Severity Category Message File Fix Guidance
NOTICE REPO Plugin has no header banner on WordPress.org.
Quick Upload the required WordPress.org banner image sizes in SVN assets.
Moderate Create responsive-safe banner designs with legible copy and branding.
Advanced Integrate listing asset checks in the release pipeline with design QA approvals.
WARNING SECURITY Declared minimum PHP 7.2.5 is end-of-life and no longer receives security updates.
Quick Increase minimum PHP version to a currently supported branch.
Moderate Audit dependencies and code for compatibility with modern PHP runtime behavior.
Advanced Track upstream PHP lifecycle changes and schedule proactive baseline upgrades.
WARNING CODE_QUALITY Support thread resolution rate is below 50% (48% resolved).
Quick Close out older threads and improve response consistency on active issues.
Moderate Build a documented support process with priority levels and escalation paths.
Advanced Integrate support analytics and staffing forecasts to sustain healthy resolution rates.
NOTICE REPO Main plugin file does not declare a Domain Path header. w3-total-cache.php
Quick Add a Domain Path header if language files are stored in a languages directory.
Moderate Apply the same remediation pattern across repo findings and re-scan to confirm notice issues drop.
Advanced Add automated linting, CI checks, and team review guidance so this issue class is prevented in future releases.
WARNING SECURITY Direct database query detected without an immediately visible $wpdb->prepare() wrapper. UsageStatistics_StorageWriter.php
Quick Wrap dynamic SQL arguments with $wpdb->prepare() in the flagged query.
Moderate Refactor repeated SQL into repository/helper methods that enforce prepared statements by default.
Advanced Add integration tests and static checks that fail builds when direct dynamic SQL is introduced.
WARNING SECURITY Raw superglobal access detected. Mobile_Referrer.php
Quick Wrap direct request values with sanitization and nonce verification in the affected code path.
Moderate Centralize request normalization in helper methods so handlers consume validated input only.
Advanced Adopt typed request DTOs and automated security lint checks for unsanitized superglobal access.
WARNING SECURITY Raw superglobal access detected. SetupGuide_Plugin_Admin.php
Quick Wrap direct request values with sanitization and nonce verification in the affected code path.
Moderate Centralize request normalization in helper methods so handlers consume validated input only.
Advanced Adopt typed request DTOs and automated security lint checks for unsanitized superglobal access.
WARNING SECURITY Direct database query detected without an immediately visible $wpdb->prepare() wrapper. SetupGuide_Plugin_Admin.php
Quick Wrap dynamic SQL arguments with $wpdb->prepare() in the flagged query.
Moderate Refactor repeated SQL into repository/helper methods that enforce prepared statements by default.
Advanced Add integration tests and static checks that fail builds when direct dynamic SQL is introduced.
WARNING SECURITY Use of unserialize() detected. Cache_Wincache.php
Quick Switch the flagged payload to JSON decoding where practical.
Moderate If serialization is required, enforce allowed_classes=false and strict input validation before parsing.
Advanced Move state transfer to signed/typed schemas and add security tests for malformed payloads.
WARNING SECURITY Direct database query detected without an immediately visible $wpdb->prepare() wrapper. Cdn_AdminNotes.php
Quick Wrap dynamic SQL arguments with $wpdb->prepare() in the flagged query.
Moderate Refactor repeated SQL into repository/helper methods that enforce prepared statements by default.
Advanced Add integration tests and static checks that fail builds when direct dynamic SQL is introduced.
WARNING ACCESSIBILITY Image markup without an alt attribute detected. PageSpeed_Instructions.php
Quick Add alt attributes to the flagged image tags, or alt="" for decorative images.
Moderate Audit all templates/components for missing alternative text and update content guidelines.
Advanced Integrate accessibility testing in CI (axe/pa11y) and block releases with critical a11y violations.
WARNING SECURITY Direct database query detected without an immediately visible $wpdb->prepare() wrapper. Support_AdminActions.php
Quick Wrap dynamic SQL arguments with $wpdb->prepare() in the flagged query.
Moderate Refactor repeated SQL into repository/helper methods that enforce prepared statements by default.
Advanced Add integration tests and static checks that fail builds when direct dynamic SQL is introduced.
WARNING SECURITY Use of unserialize() detected. Minify_MinifiedFileRequestHandler.php
Quick Switch the flagged payload to JSON decoding where practical.
Moderate If serialization is required, enforce allowed_classes=false and strict input validation before parsing.
Advanced Move state transfer to signed/typed schemas and add security tests for malformed payloads.
WARNING SECURITY Raw superglobal access detected. Minify_MinifiedFileRequestHandler.php
Quick Wrap direct request values with sanitization and nonce verification in the affected code path.
Moderate Centralize request normalization in helper methods so handlers consume validated input only.
Advanced Adopt typed request DTOs and automated security lint checks for unsanitized superglobal access.
WARNING SECURITY Direct database query detected without an immediately visible $wpdb->prepare() wrapper. Minify_MinifiedFileRequestHandler.php
Quick Wrap dynamic SQL arguments with $wpdb->prepare() in the flagged query.
Moderate Refactor repeated SQL into repository/helper methods that enforce prepared statements by default.
Advanced Add integration tests and static checks that fail builds when direct dynamic SQL is introduced.
WARNING ACCESSIBILITY Image markup without an alt attribute detected. Generic_WidgetPartners_View.php
Quick Add alt attributes to the flagged image tags, or alt="" for decorative images.
Moderate Audit all templates/components for missing alternative text and update content guidelines.
Advanced Integrate accessibility testing in CI (axe/pa11y) and block releases with critical a11y violations.
WARNING ACCESSIBILITY Image markup without an alt attribute detected. UserExperience_LazyLoad_Mutator.php
Quick Add alt attributes to the flagged image tags, or alt="" for decorative images.
Moderate Audit all templates/components for missing alternative text and update content guidelines.
Advanced Integrate accessibility testing in CI (axe/pa11y) and block releases with critical a11y violations.
NOTICE CODE_QUALITY Legacy mysql_* function detected. ConfigDbStorage.php
Quick Use WordPress database APIs or mysqli/PDO-based abstractions instead of deprecated mysql_* calls.
Moderate Apply the same remediation pattern across code quality findings and re-scan to confirm notice issues drop.
Advanced Add automated linting, CI checks, and team review guidance so this issue class is prevented in future releases.
WARNING SECURITY Direct database query detected without an immediately visible $wpdb->prepare() wrapper. Varnish_Flush.php
Quick Wrap dynamic SQL arguments with $wpdb->prepare() in the flagged query.
Moderate Refactor repeated SQL into repository/helper methods that enforce prepared statements by default.
Advanced Add integration tests and static checks that fail builds when direct dynamic SQL is introduced.
WARNING SECURITY Use of unserialize() detected. Cache_Redis.php
Quick Switch the flagged payload to JSON decoding where practical.
Moderate If serialization is required, enforce allowed_classes=false and strict input validation before parsing.
Advanced Move state transfer to signed/typed schemas and add security tests for malformed payloads.
WARNING SECURITY Use of unserialize() detected. Extension_AlwaysCached_Plugin.php
Quick Switch the flagged payload to JSON decoding where practical.
Moderate If serialization is required, enforce allowed_classes=false and strict input validation before parsing.
Advanced Move state transfer to signed/typed schemas and add security tests for malformed payloads.
WARNING ACCESSIBILITY Image markup without an alt attribute detected. UserExperience_LazyLoad_Mutator_Picture.php
Quick Add alt attributes to the flagged image tags, or alt="" for decorative images.
Moderate Audit all templates/components for missing alternative text and update content guidelines.
Advanced Integrate accessibility testing in CI (axe/pa11y) and block releases with critical a11y violations.
WARNING ACCESSIBILITY Image markup without an alt attribute detected. Util_PageSpeed.php
Quick Add alt attributes to the flagged image tags, or alt="" for decorative images.
Moderate Audit all templates/components for missing alternative text and update content guidelines.
Advanced Integrate accessibility testing in CI (axe/pa11y) and block releases with critical a11y violations.
WARNING SECURITY Use of unserialize() detected. Cache_Apc.php
Quick Switch the flagged payload to JSON decoding where practical.
Moderate If serialization is required, enforce allowed_classes=false and strict input validation before parsing.
Advanced Move state transfer to signed/typed schemas and add security tests for malformed payloads.
WARNING SECURITY Direct database query detected without an immediately visible $wpdb->prepare() wrapper. Cdn_Environment.php
Quick Wrap dynamic SQL arguments with $wpdb->prepare() in the flagged query.
Moderate Refactor repeated SQL into repository/helper methods that enforce prepared statements by default.
Advanced Add integration tests and static checks that fail builds when direct dynamic SQL is introduced.
WARNING SECURITY Use of unserialize() detected. Cdn_Core_Admin.php
Quick Switch the flagged payload to JSON decoding where practical.
Moderate If serialization is required, enforce allowed_classes=false and strict input validation before parsing.
Advanced Move state transfer to signed/typed schemas and add security tests for malformed payloads.
WARNING SECURITY Direct database query detected without an immediately visible $wpdb->prepare() wrapper. Cdn_Core_Admin.php
Quick Wrap dynamic SQL arguments with $wpdb->prepare() in the flagged query.
Moderate Refactor repeated SQL into repository/helper methods that enforce prepared statements by default.
Advanced Add integration tests and static checks that fail builds when direct dynamic SQL is introduced.
WARNING ACCESSIBILITY Image markup without an alt attribute detected. UserExperience_LazyLoad_Plugin.php
Quick Add alt attributes to the flagged image tags, or alt="" for decorative images.
Moderate Audit all templates/components for missing alternative text and update content guidelines.
Advanced Integrate accessibility testing in CI (axe/pa11y) and block releases with critical a11y violations.
WARNING SECURITY Use of unserialize() detected. Cache_Xcache.php
Quick Switch the flagged payload to JSON decoding where practical.
Moderate If serialization is required, enforce allowed_classes=false and strict input validation before parsing.
Advanced Move state transfer to signed/typed schemas and add security tests for malformed payloads.
WARNING SECURITY Use of unserialize() detected. Cache_File.php
Quick Switch the flagged payload to JSON decoding where practical.
Moderate If serialization is required, enforce allowed_classes=false and strict input validation before parsing.
Advanced Move state transfer to signed/typed schemas and add security tests for malformed payloads.
WARNING SECURITY Use of unserialize() detected. Cache_Apcu.php
Quick Switch the flagged payload to JSON decoding where practical.
Moderate If serialization is required, enforce allowed_classes=false and strict input validation before parsing.
Advanced Move state transfer to signed/typed schemas and add security tests for malformed payloads.
NOTICE CODE_QUALITY Short PHP opening tags or inline template tags may reduce compatibility across environments. Util_Content.php
Quick Prefer full <?php opening tags for maximum portability.
Moderate Apply the same remediation pattern across code quality findings and re-scan to confirm notice issues drop.
Advanced Add automated linting, CI checks, and team review guidance so this issue class is prevented in future releases.
ERROR SECURITY Use of eval() detected. PgCache_ContentGrabber.php
Quick Comment out or remove eval() usage in the flagged file and verify behavior with existing plugin flows.
Moderate Refactor the dynamic logic into explicit conditional branches or a vetted callback map.
Advanced Add static analysis and CI rules to block eval() and require code review approval for dynamic execution paths.
ERROR SECURITY Use of eval() detected. BrowserCache_Page_View_QuickReference.php
Quick Comment out or remove eval() usage in the flagged file and verify behavior with existing plugin flows.
Moderate Refactor the dynamic logic into explicit conditional branches or a vetted callback map.
Advanced Add static analysis and CI rules to block eval() and require code review approval for dynamic execution paths.
NOTICE REPO Translation functions are present, but no textdomain loader was detected.
Quick Call load_plugin_textdomain() during plugin bootstrap so translations can be loaded.
Moderate Apply the same remediation pattern across repo findings and re-scan to confirm notice issues drop.
Advanced Add automated linting, CI checks, and team review guidance so this issue class is prevented in future releases.

Score History

Range Change: 0 pts · All-Time High: 69/100