Author Profile Blocks Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/author-profile-blocks

Display author profiles and team members in Gutenberg blocks, shortcodes, and widgets — grid, carousel, list, and single profile.

0 active installs v1.1.1 PHP 7.4+ WP 6.0+ Updated May 26, 2026
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Author Profile Blocks Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2mo ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'author-profile-blocks' plugin v1.0.0 exhibits a strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no identified dangerous functions, no raw SQL queries, and all identified output is properly escaped. Furthermore, the plugin incorporates nonce and capability checks, indicating good development practices for securing its entry points. The complete absence of any recorded vulnerabilities, critical taint flows, or known CVEs in its history is a significant positive indicator, suggesting a well-maintained and secure codebase.

While the current analysis shows no immediate risks, the plugin's attack surface is extremely limited with zero AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events. This could be a positive indicator of a minimal plugin focused solely on its stated function, or it could mean the plugin's functionality is very basic and doesn't require these common interaction points. The lack of any taint flows analyzed is neutral; it means no potentially unsafe data flows were detected, but it doesn't guarantee their absence in more complex scenarios.

In conclusion, the plugin appears to be secure based on the data provided. Its strengths lie in its clean code, proper input/output handling, and lack of historical vulnerabilities. The primary area for consideration is the minimal attack surface, which, while currently showing no issues, could be a point to monitor as the plugin potentially evolves.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Author Profile Blocks Security Vulnerabilities

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

Author Profile Blocks Release Timeline

v1.1.1Current
v1.1.0
v1.0.4
v1.0.3
v1.0.1
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Author Profile Blocks Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
1 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
44 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
5
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

100% prepared1 total queries

Output Escaping

100% escaped44 total outputs
Attack Surface

Author Profile Blocks Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 14
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\Blocks\Author_Carousel_Block.php:38
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetsincludes\Blocks\Author_Profile_Block.php:38
actioninitincludes\Blocks\Block_Base.php:51
actioninitincludes\Core\User_Meta_Provider.php:31
actionintincludes\Plugin.php:74
actionshow_user_profileincludes\Plugin.php:184
actionedit_user_profileincludes\Plugin.php:185
actionpersonal_options_updateincludes\Plugin.php:188
actionedit_user_profile_updateincludes\Plugin.php:189
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\Plugin.php:199
actionrest_api_initincludes\Services\Author_Profile_Service.php:54
actionprofile_updateincludes\Services\Author_Profile_Service.php:57
actionuser_registerincludes\Services\Author_Profile_Service.php:58
actiondeleted_userincludes\Services\Author_Profile_Service.php:59
Maintenance & Trust

Author Profile Blocks Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.5
Last updatedMay 26, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads871

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Author Profile Blocks Developer Profile

Al Amin Ahamed

4 plugins · 0 total installs

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

How We Detect Author Profile Blocks

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/author-profile-blocks/build/blocks/author-carousel/view.js
Version Parameters
author-profile-blocks/build/blocks/author-carousel/view.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
apb-author-carouselapb-author-carousel-itemapb-author-carousel-slideis-layout-compactis-layout-centeredis-layout-cardhas-shadowhas-border+1 more
Data Attributes
data-settings
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Author Profile Blocks