Block Metadata Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/block-metadata

Extract all metadata from all Gutenberg blocks inside of a post

10 active installs v1.0.7 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.0+ Updated Apr 15, 2020
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Block Metadata Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Block Metadata 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 block-metadata plugin version 1.0.7 demonstrates an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified attack surface entry points, such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, significantly minimizes the potential for external exploitation. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, no raw SQL queries (all use prepared statements), and 100% output escaping, indicating robust internal code hygiene and protection against common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting.

The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, past or present, including critical or high severity issues, further reinforces its secure standing. The absence of taint analysis findings for unsanitized paths also suggests a well-controlled data flow within the plugin. While the absence of nonces and capability checks might be concerning in plugins with exposed entry points, their irrelevance here due to the zero attack surface is a strength, not a weakness. This plugin exhibits a commendable level of security, with no apparent weaknesses identified in the provided data.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Block Metadata Security Vulnerabilities

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

Block Metadata Release Timeline

v1.0.7Current
v1.0.6
v1.0.5
v1.0.4
v1.0.3
v1.0.2
v1.0.1
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Block Metadata 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 Metadata Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actioninitblock-metadata.php:18
Maintenance & Trust

Block Metadata Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.4.19
Last updatedApr 15, 2020
PHP min version5.6
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Block Metadata Developer Profile

leoloso

2 plugins · 80 total installs

89
trust score
Avg Security Score
93/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Block Metadata

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

REST Endpoints
/wp-json/block-metadata/v1/data//wp-json/block-metadata/v1/metadata/
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Block Metadata