Automattic / Automattic/jetpack

General: make sure Jetpack can't be executed outside of WordPress

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[Type] Good First Bug Enhancement General
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Description

See https://codex.wordpress.org/Writing_a_Plugin#Plugin_Files

> Security Note: Consider blocking direct access to your plugin PHP files by adding the following line at the top of each of them, or be sure to refrain from executing sensitive standalone PHP code before calling any WordPress functions.

`defined( 'ABSPATH' ) or die( 'No script kiddies please!' );`

Suggested here:
https://wordpress.org/support/topic/periodic-fatal-error?replies=11&view=all#post-7691891

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Research direction

No repository files or tests are named. Start by locating Jetpack’s plugin PHP entry points and reviewing the linked WordPress plugin guidance; done means sensitive plugin code cannot execute when loaded directly outside WordPress.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php, wordpress
Domain
security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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