Block Spam Comments Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/block-spam-comments

Detect and Block spam comments.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Mar 5, 2015
block-spamblock-spam-commentsno-spamspam-commentsstop-spam
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Block Spam Comments Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the 'block-spam-comments' plugin v1.0 reveals a very limited attack surface with no identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes that are exposed without authentication or permission checks. The code also demonstrates good practices by utilizing prepared statements for all SQL queries, ensuring proper output escaping, and avoiding dangerous functions or file operations. Furthermore, the absence of external HTTP requests and taint analysis findings with unsanitized paths contribute to a strong initial security posture. The plugin's vulnerability history is completely clear, with no known CVEs or past security incidents, which is highly encouraging.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Block Spam Comments Security Vulnerabilities

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

Block Spam Comments Release Timeline

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

Block Spam Comments 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 Spam Comments Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionwp_headblock-spam-comments.php:16
filterpreprocess_commentblock-spam-comments.php:29
Maintenance & Trust

Block Spam Comments Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.1.42
Last updatedMar 5, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating60/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Block Spam Comments Developer Profile

Hizbul Bahar

2 plugins · 30 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 Spam Comments

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

Asset Fingerprints

Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/block-spam-comments/block-spam-comments.php

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
name="is_legal_comment"value="1"
JS Globals
jQuery
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Block Spam Comments