Description
Author: Fahad Mahmood
Project URI: https://www.androidbubbles.com/extends/wordpress/plugins/injection-guard
License: GPL v3
Injection Guard is a WordPress plugin designed to block malicious query string attacks and suspicious URL parameters. It logs all incoming attempts, blocks harmful parameters, and adds extra security intelligence to your WordPress admin—like user session tracking and capability audit.
The plugin uses the ig_ prefix for database keys and functions, follows WordPress coding standards, and supports multiple languages. It’s compatible with pretty permalinks and helps in securing your site from automated bots and manual attacks.
Method A (Admin Panel)
- Login to WordPress Admin > Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
- Upload the ZIP file and activate the plugin
- Go to Settings > IG Settings and click “Save Settings”
Method B (Manual Upload)
- Download and unzip the plugin package
- Upload the folder to
/wp-content/plugins/injection-guard/ - Activate the plugin from the WordPress Dashboard
- Visit Settings > IG Settings to configure
Features
- Logs all unique query strings attempting to penetrate your website
- Blocks malicious or unknown query parameters
- Tracks login, logout, session start and duration per user
- Capability audit report for all WordPress users
- Multi-language support (FR, DE, ES)
- Bootstrap-based admin UI and dashboard
License
This plugin is free software licensed under the GNU GPL v2 or later.
You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this plugin. If not, see http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html.
Screenshots
Settings panel with log and blocking tools 
Capability audit screen with suspicious flagging
Installation
To install Injection Guard, you will need:
– WordPress 3.0 or later
– FTP/SFTP or hosting control panel access
FAQ
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Does this plugin help with SEO?
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Yes. By preventing invalid URLs from being indexed, it supports clean crawl behavior.
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How does it work?
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It monitors incoming query strings and blocks those that don’t match expected patterns. You can log, block, or analyze attempts.
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What if I’m still getting suspicious traffic?
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Update to the latest version, use pretty permalinks, and tighten your query parameter policy.
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Can I get help with setup or troubleshooting?
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Yes. Use the plugin support tab or contact the author via the provided link.
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“Injection Guard” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
Translate “Injection Guard” into your language.
Interested in development?
Browse the code, check out the SVN repository, or subscribe to the development log by RSS.
Changelog
1.2.7
- Enhanced security for capability audit with proper nonce validation and admin-only access.
1.2.6
- Added user session tracking, logout history, and capability audit with proper prefixing (
ig_) and textdomain usage. [Thanks to Hila / 10/04/2025]
1.2.4
- Updated version for WordPress. [05/06/2024]
1.2.3
- Updated version for pioneer. [Thanks to alianwaar91][11/05/2023]
1.2.2
- Updated version for vulnerable to Broken Access Control. [Thanks to Darius Sveikauskas | Patchstack Alliance overlord][10/05/2023]
1.2.1
- Updated version for WordPress. [07/09/2022]
1.2.0
- Bootstrap, FontAwesome and timestamp based log added. [Thanks to Team Ibulb Work]
1.1.9
- Updating jQuery functions.
1.1.8
- Updating FAQs.
1.1.7
- Languages added. [Thanks to Abu Usman]
1.1.6
- Dashboard refined with customers results.
1.1.5
- Dashboard introduced for registered users activity regarding orders and logins from different locations.
1.1.4
- Sanitized input and fixed direct file access issues.
1.1.3
- Updating a few Illegal string offset conditions. [Thanks to PapGeo]
1.1.2
- Updating a few Illegal string offset conditions.
1.1.0
- Releasing with WP Mechanic free help feature.