Blocks for WP Job Manager Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/bhoot-blocks-wp-job-manager

Blocks for WP Job Manager are the easiest, most flexible way to display your job listings on posts and pages!

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.0+ Updated Nov 14, 2019
blocksgutenbergjob-listingjob-managerjobs
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Blocks for WP Job Manager Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "bhoot-blocks-wp-job-manager" v1.0.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. It demonstrates excellent adherence to secure coding practices by having no identified dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and 100% of output properly escaped. Furthermore, the absence of file operations and external HTTP requests, coupled with a clean taint analysis with zero unsanitized paths, significantly reduces the potential for common vulnerabilities.

However, a notable area for concern is the complete lack of any identified security mechanisms such as nonce checks or capability checks across all entry points. While the current version has a reported zero attack surface, this absence leaves the plugin highly vulnerable if any new entry points are introduced or if the current attack surface is underestimated. The plugin's vulnerability history is also pristine, with no recorded CVEs, which is positive but could also indicate a lack of rigorous external security auditing.

In conclusion, the plugin's codebase appears to be very secure in its current state due to excellent implementation of fundamental security principles. Nevertheless, the complete lack of authentication and authorization checks on potential entry points is a critical weakness that could easily be exploited should the attack surface expand. A balance of these strengths and weaknesses suggests that while the code is well-written, the lack of built-in security layers is a significant risk that should be addressed.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks on any entry points
  • No capability checks on any entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Blocks for WP Job Manager Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Blocks for WP Job Manager Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped17 total outputs
Attack Surface

Blocks for WP Job Manager Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 9
actionadmin_noticesblocks-for-wp-job-manager.php:45
filterrest_job_listing_querysrc\API\Init.php:19
actioninitsrc\Blocks.php:24
actionenqueue_block_assetssrc\Loader.php:43
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetssrc\Loader.php:46
actionplugins_loadedsrc\Plugin.php:61
actionadmin_initsrc\Plugin.php:100
actionadmin_noticessrc\Plugin.php:101
actionadmin_noticessrc\Plugin.php:106
Maintenance & Trust

Blocks for WP Job Manager Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.2.24
Last updatedNov 14, 2019
PHP min version5.6
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Blocks for WP Job Manager Developer Profile

Mithun Biswas

4 plugins · 40 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Blocks for WP Job Manager

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/bhoot-blocks-wp-job-manager/build/index.css/wp-content/plugins/bhoot-blocks-wp-job-manager/build/index.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/bhoot-blocks-wp-job-manager/build/index.js
Version Parameters
bhoot-blocks-wp-job-manager/build/index.css?ver=bhoot-blocks-wp-job-manager/build/index.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
bengal-studio-block-featured-jobs__listbengal-studio-block-recent-jobs__list
Data Attributes
data-block="bengal-studio/featured-jobs"data-block="bengal-studio/recent-jobs"
Shortcode Output
<ul class="job_listings bengal-studio-block-featured-jobs__list<ul class="job_listings bengal-studio-block-recent-jobs__list
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Blocks for WP Job Manager