Search by SKU for Woocommerce Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/search-by-sku-for-woocommerce

Extend the search functionality of woocommerce to include searching of sku

10K active installs v0.8.0 PHP 5.2.4+ WP 3.1.0+ Updated Jul 16, 2021
ecommercesearchskustock-keeping-unitwoocommerce
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Search by SKU for Woocommerce Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Search by SKU for Woocommerce has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

The security posture of the 'search-by-sku-for-woocommerce' plugin version 0.8.0 appears to be strong based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, file operations, or external HTTP requests, which are common vectors for exploitation. Crucially, all SQL queries are properly prepared, and all output is escaped, indicating good sanitization practices and a low risk of injection vulnerabilities. The complete absence of known CVEs and historical vulnerabilities further reinforces this positive assessment. The lack of any identified taint flows with unsanitized paths is also a significant strength.

Despite the generally good security indicators, a notable observation is the complete absence of any capability checks or nonce checks. While the current lack of an attack surface might mitigate immediate risks, this absence represents a potential weakness if the plugin's functionality were to expand or if new entry points were introduced in future versions. The plugin relies heavily on the lack of exposure, rather than explicit security mechanisms, to protect itself. This approach is effective as long as no vulnerabilities are discovered in the core WooCommerce or WordPress functionalities that this plugin interacts with. Therefore, while the plugin is currently in a very secure state due to its limited scope and robust coding practices, a vigilant eye on future updates and potential expansions of its attack surface would be prudent.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks present
  • No nonce checks present
Vulnerabilities
None known

Search by SKU for Woocommerce Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Search by SKU for Woocommerce Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
6 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared6 total queries
Attack Surface

Search by SKU for Woocommerce Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
filterplugin_row_metawc-searchbysku-register-settings.php:3
filterthe_postswc-searchbysku-relevanssi-compat.php:2
filterposts_clauseswc-searchbysku-widget-compat.php:6
filterinitwoocommerce-searchbysku.php:18
Maintenance & Trust

Search by SKU for Woocommerce Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.7.15
Last updatedJul 16, 2021
PHP min version5.2.4
Downloads136K

Community Trust

Rating92/100
Number of ratings85
Active installs10K
Developer Profile

Search by SKU for Woocommerce Developer Profile

mattsgarage

2 plugins · 10K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Search by SKU for Woocommerce

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
unroll-button
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Search by SKU for Woocommerce