Advanced Link Block Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-link-block

Turn any block into a clickable link in the Gutenberg editor, with advanced options like phone, email, download, and more.

100 active installs v1.2.1 PHP + WP 6.0+ Updated Apr 22, 2025
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Advanced Link Block Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 11mo ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'advanced-link-block' plugin version 1.2.1 exhibits a very strong security posture. The code analysis reveals a complete absence of common vulnerabilities such as dangerous functions, direct SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, and critical nonce or capability checks. Furthermore, the taint analysis shows no identified flows with unsanitized paths, indicating robust data handling within the analyzed code. The plugin's history is also clean, with no recorded CVEs, which suggests a history of responsible development and security consciousness. The lack of any attack surface points or unprotected entry points is particularly commendable. While the absence of data in certain areas like AJAX, REST API, and cron events might imply a limited feature set, it also directly contributes to a reduced attack surface. This plugin appears to be developed with security best practices in mind, offering a low-risk solution.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Advanced Link Block Security Vulnerabilities

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

Advanced Link Block Code Analysis

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

Advanced Link Block Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actioninitadvanced-link-block.php:35
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsadvanced-link-block.php:57
Maintenance & Trust

Advanced Link Block Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedApr 22, 2025
PHP min version
Downloads569

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Advanced Link Block Developer Profile

Scerno

1 plugin · 100 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Advanced Link Block

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/advanced-link-block/blocks/advanced-link/advanced-link.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/advanced-link-block/blocks/advanced-link/advanced-link.js
Version Parameters
advanced-link-block/blocks/advanced-link/advanced-link.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Advanced Link Block