Block eCommerce Assets via robots.txt Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/block-ecommerce-assets-via-robots-txt

Blocks some WooCommerce assets and Search pages that should not be indexed through robots.txt

100 active installs v1.2.0 PHP 7.1+ WP 4.0.1+ Updated Sep 23, 2023
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Block eCommerce Assets via robots.txt Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Block eCommerce Assets via robots.txt has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin "block-ecommerce-assets-via-robots-txt" version 1.2.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, which significantly limits the potential attack surface. The code also demonstrates good practices by avoiding dangerous functions, exclusively using prepared statements for SQL queries, and properly escaping all identified output operations. Furthermore, there are no file operations, external HTTP requests, or indications of bundled libraries, which reduces potential vulnerabilities related to these areas. The absence of any recorded CVEs or past vulnerabilities in its history further reinforces its seemingly secure state.

However, the complete lack of capability checks and nonce checks, while seemingly not leading to immediate exploitable issues given the limited attack surface, represents a potential concern for future development or if the plugin's functionality were to expand. If any entry points were added or became exposed, the absence of these fundamental security checks could introduce vulnerabilities. The taint analysis also shows zero flows, which is excellent, but this may be a consequence of the limited attack surface rather than a proactive security measure against complex data manipulation. Overall, the plugin appears very secure for its current scope, but a degree of vigilance regarding the lack of authentication checks on potential future entry points is warranted.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks found
  • No nonce checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

Block eCommerce Assets via robots.txt Security Vulnerabilities

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

Block eCommerce Assets via robots.txt Release Timeline

v1.2.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Block eCommerce Assets via robots.txt Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped5 total outputs
Attack Surface

Block eCommerce Assets via robots.txt Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterrobots_txtblock-ecommerce-assets-robots-txt.php:26
actionplugins_loadedblock-ecommerce-assets-robots-txt.php:59
Maintenance & Trust

Block eCommerce Assets via robots.txt Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.3.8
Last updatedSep 23, 2023
PHP min version7.1
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Block eCommerce Assets via robots.txt Developer Profile

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28 plugins · 60K total installs

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trust score
Avg Security Score
93/100
Avg Patch Time
326 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Block eCommerce Assets via robots.txt

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Block eCommerce Assets via robots.txt