Advanced Archive Blocks Security & Risk Analysis

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Add Archive Block support Yearly, Monthly, Daily, Weekly and Post Type.

0 active installs v0.1.3 PHP 7.0+ WP 5.0+ Updated Jan 11, 2019
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CVEs total0
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Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Advanced Archive Blocks Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Advanced Archive Blocks has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

The security posture of the "advanced-archive-blocks" plugin v0.1.3 appears strong based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified entry points exposed without authentication or permission checks, and the code does not utilize dangerous functions, perform direct file operations, or make external HTTP requests. All SQL queries are prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped, which are excellent security practices. The absence of any identified taint flows or vulnerabilities in its history further reinforces this positive assessment.

However, a significant concern arises from the complete lack of nonce checks and capability checks. While the current entry point count is zero, this lack of fundamental security measures means that if any new entry points were introduced in future versions, they would be inherently vulnerable to attacks like Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) and unauthorized actions if proper checks are not implemented. The plugin's history of zero vulnerabilities might be due to its limited exposure or early stage of development, rather than a guaranteed secure future. Therefore, while the current version is demonstrably safe due to its limited attack surface, its future security hinges on the developer's commitment to implementing robust access control mechanisms.

In conclusion, the "advanced-archive-blocks" plugin v0.1.3 exhibits excellent coding practices regarding data handling and output sanitization, with no immediate exploitable vulnerabilities detected. The primary weakness lies in the missing nonce and capability checks, which, though not currently exploitable due to a zero attack surface, represent a significant potential risk for future development. The plugin's clean history is a positive indicator, but the developer must prioritize the addition of these essential security features for continued safe operation.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Advanced Archive Blocks Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Advanced Archive Blocks Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Advanced Archive Blocks Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped4 total outputs
Attack Surface

Advanced Archive Blocks Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actioninitsrc\init.php:16
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetssrc\init.php:24
Maintenance & Trust

Advanced Archive Blocks Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.0.25
Last updatedJan 11, 2019
PHP min version7.0
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating80/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Advanced Archive Blocks Developer Profile

Toro_Unit (Hiroshi Urabe)

23 plugins · 216K total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Advanced Archive Blocks

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/advanced-archive-blocks/dist/main.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/advanced-archive-blocks/dist/main.js
Version Parameters
advanced-archive-blocks/dist/main.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Advanced Archive Blocks