Block RSS Reading Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/block-rss-reading

This a simple to use WordPress plugin that let you to set another RSS Feed Url to be displayed for one or a list of many IP's.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Jun 7, 2013
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Block RSS Reading Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'block-rss-reading' v1.0 plugin exhibits a generally positive security posture based on the static analysis provided. The complete absence of known CVEs and the fact that all SQL queries utilize prepared statements are strong indicators of good development practices regarding common web vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the attack surface appears to be minimal, with no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that could be exploited. This suggests the plugin is designed to be unobtrusive and less prone to direct external manipulation.

Key Concerns

  • Output is not properly escaped
  • Missing nonce checks on entry points
  • Missing capability checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Block RSS Reading Security Vulnerabilities

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

Block RSS Reading Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Block RSS Reading Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
2
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
1
External Requests
1
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

0% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

Block RSS Reading Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
filterplugin_action_linksincludes\admin.php:16
actionadmin_initincludes\admin.php:32
actionadmin_menuincludes\admin.php:33
actiontemplate_redirectincludes\core.php:79
Maintenance & Trust

Block RSS Reading Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedJun 7, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Block RSS Reading Developer Profile

Madalin Adrian

1 plugin · 10 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 RSS Reading

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

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