Rapid Car Check Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/free-vehicle-data-uk

A free UK vehicle lookup plugin that integrates with the Rapid Car Check API for detailed MOT and vehicle data, with a modern UI.

200 active installs v2.1.3 PHP 7.4+ WP 5.0+ Updated May 28, 2026
car-registration-lookupdvla-informationdvla-searchmot-searchvehicle-data
99
A · Safe
CVEs total1
Unpatched0
Last CVEFeb 23, 2026
Safety Verdict

Is Rapid Car Check Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 99/100

Rapid Car Check has a strong security track record. Known vulnerabilities have been patched promptly. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

1 known CVELast CVE: Feb 23, 2026Updated 2mo ago
Risk Assessment

The 'free-vehicle-data-uk' v2.0 plugin exhibits a mixed security posture. On the positive side, it demonstrates good practices by exclusively using prepared statements for all SQL queries and properly escaping all output. This significantly mitigates risks related to common database injection and cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that stem from these areas.

However, there are notable concerns primarily stemming from the attack surface. The plugin exposes six AJAX handlers without any authentication or capability checks, creating a significant entry point for potential unauthorized actions or information disclosure. While no critical or high-severity taint flows were identified, the presence of two flows with unsanitized paths warrants attention, as these could potentially lead to vulnerabilities if exploited in conjunction with other weaknesses.

The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no recorded CVEs. This, combined with the strong practices in SQL and output handling, suggests a developer who is attentive to fundamental security principles. Nevertheless, the unprotected AJAX endpoints represent a clear and present risk that needs to be addressed to improve the plugin's overall security.

Key Concerns

  • Unprotected AJAX handlers
  • Taint flows with unsanitized paths
  • Limited capability checks
Vulnerabilities
1 published

Rapid Car Check Security Vulnerabilities

CVEs by Year

1 CVE in 2026
2026
Patched Has unpatched

Severity Breakdown

Medium
1

1 total CVE

CVE-2026-39687medium · 5.3Missing Authorization

Rapid Car Check Vehicle Data <= 2.1.2 - Missing Authorization

Feb 23, 2026 Patched in 2.1.3 (121d)
Version History

Rapid Car Check Release Timeline

v2.1.3Current
v2.1.21 CVE
v2.1.11 CVE
v2.11 CVE
v2.01 CVE
v1.441 CVE
v1.431 CVE
v1.421 CVE
v1.411 CVE
v1.401 CVE
v1.391 CVE
v1.381 CVE
v1.371 CVE
v1.361 CVE
v1.351 CVE
v1.341 CVE
v1.331 CVE
v1.321 CVE
v1.311 CVE
v1.31 CVE
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Rapid Car Check Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
36 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
10
External Requests
3
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped36 total outputs
Data Flows · Security
2 unsanitized

Data Flow Analysis

3 flows2 with unsanitized paths
CallJson (classes\Shortcodes.php:502)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface
6 unprotected

Rapid Car Check Attack Surface

Entry Points10
Unprotected6

AJAX Handlers 6

noprivwp_ajax_FVD_CreatePagesclasses\Ajax.php:9
authwp_ajax_FVD_CreatePagesclasses\Ajax.php:10
noprivwp_ajax_FVD_ClearSearchLogsclasses\Ajax.php:12
authwp_ajax_FVD_ClearSearchLogsclasses\Ajax.php:13
noprivwp_ajax_FVD_ClearImagesclasses\Ajax.php:15
authwp_ajax_FVD_ClearImagesclasses\Ajax.php:16

Shortcodes 4

[fvd_calljson] classes\Shortcodes.php:11
[fvd_searchbox] classes\Shortcodes.php:12
[fvd_getdata] classes\Shortcodes.php:13
[fvd_returnmotrecord] classes\Shortcodes.php:14
WordPress Hooks 5
actionadmin_menuclasses\Admin.php:10
actionadmin_initclasses\Admin.php:11
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsclasses\Assets.php:10
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsclasses\Assets.php:11
actioninitfvd.php:37
Maintenance & Trust

Rapid Car Check Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested7.0.2
Last updatedMay 28, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads19K

Community Trust

Rating84/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Rapid Car Check Developer Profile

Rapid Car Check

1 plugin · 200 total installs

78
trust score
Avg Security Score
99/100
Avg Patch Time
121 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Rapid Car Check

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/free-vehicle-data-uk/assets/css/style.css/wp-content/plugins/free-vehicle-data-uk/assets/css/toastr.css/wp-content/plugins/free-vehicle-data-uk/assets/js/toastr.js/wp-content/plugins/free-vehicle-data-uk/assets/css/admin.css/wp-content/plugins/free-vehicle-data-uk/assets/js/admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/free-vehicle-data-uk/assets/js/toastr.js/wp-content/plugins/free-vehicle-data-uk/assets/js/admin.js
Version Parameters
free-vehicle-data-uk/assets/css/toastr.css?ver=free-vehicle-data-uk/assets/js/toastr.js?ver=free-vehicle-data-uk/assets/css/admin.css?ver=free-vehicle-data-uk/assets/js/admin.js?ver=free-vehicle-data-uk/assets/css/style.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
FreeVehicleDatafvd_language_loadFreeVehicleData
Shortcode Output
[fvd_calljson][fvd_searchbox][fvd_getdata][fvd_returnmotrecord]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Rapid Car Check