If you are developing WordPress plugins (or themes) for distribution via WordPress.org, or for client projects, it should be a no-brainer that writing insecure code can lead to severe consequences. Having your plugin pulled from the repository, seeing a loss in respect and end-user confidence, or even worse, seeing users fall victim to easily preventable attacks are all possibilities if plugin sec
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