Block Admin Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/block-admin

Block Admin allows you to restrict access to the defualt WordPress admin panel.

10 active installs v1.2 PHP + WP 2.8+ Updated May 31, 2016
adminrestrict-accesswp-admin
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Block Admin Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the "block-admin" plugin v1.2 reveals a remarkably clean code base. There are no identified attack surface entry points, no dangerous functions, and all SQL queries utilize prepared statements. Furthermore, output escaping is consistently applied, and there are no file operations or external HTTP requests. The absence of nonce and capability checks across all entry points, while potentially a concern in other contexts, is mitigated by the fact that there are no entry points to begin with. This suggests a plugin that is designed with security in mind, prioritizing robust coding practices.

The vulnerability history for "block-admin" is also entirely clear, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This lack of historical issues, combined with the strong static analysis results, indicates a plugin that has either been exceptionally well-developed and maintained or has not been a significant target for malicious actors. The absence of any taint analysis findings further strengthens the perception of a secure plugin.

In conclusion, "block-admin" v1.2 presents a very low-risk profile. The plugin demonstrates excellent security hygiene through its static analysis results and has no known past vulnerabilities. The primary areas that could be considered for future enhancement, though not current risks given the lack of exposed entry points, would be the implementation of capability checks if the plugin were to evolve and gain more functionality that requires user privilege validation.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Block Admin Security Vulnerabilities

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

Block Admin 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

Block Admin Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actioninitblock-admin.php:38
Maintenance & Trust

Block Admin Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.2.39
Last updatedMay 31, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating50/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Block Admin Developer Profile

Pankaj Anupam

8 plugins · 600 total installs

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

How We Detect Block Admin

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Block Admin