
Rapid Car Check Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/free-vehicle-data-ukA free UK vehicle lookup plugin that integrates with the Rapid Car Check API for detailed MOT and vehicle data, with a modern UI.
Is Rapid Car Check Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 99/100Rapid Car Check has a strong security track record. Known vulnerabilities have been patched promptly. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
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
Rapid Car Check Security Vulnerabilities
CVEs by Year
Severity Breakdown
1 total CVE
Rapid Car Check Vehicle Data <= 2.1.2 - Missing Authorization
Rapid Car Check Release Timeline
Rapid Car Check Code Analysis
Output Escaping
Data Flow Analysis
Rapid Car Check Attack Surface
AJAX Handlers 6
Shortcodes 4
WordPress Hooks 5
Maintenance & Trust
Rapid Car Check Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
Rapid Car Check Developer Profile
1 plugin · 200 total installs
How We Detect Rapid Car Check
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
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