BlockExpander Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/blockexpander

Emmet-style shorthand for creating Gutenberg blocks via keyboard shortcut.

0 active installs v0.1.0 PHP 7.4+ WP 6.2+ Updated Unknown
blockseditoremmetgutenbergproductivity
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is BlockExpander Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'blockexpander' plugin version 0.1.0 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, no SQL queries that are not using prepared statements, and all outputs are properly escaped. Furthermore, there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, which are common vectors for vulnerabilities. The absence of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. Crucially, the plugin implements no nonce checks or capability checks, which while contributing to a low attack surface in this specific analysis, represents a potential area for future concern if new entry points are added without proper authorization mechanisms. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, including CVEs, further reinforces this positive assessment. This plugin appears to be developed with a high degree of security awareness, focusing on minimizing potential exposure. The primary weakness, if one can call it that given the current state, lies in the complete absence of authorization checks on its (currently non-existent) entry points, which could become a risk if the plugin evolves without incorporating these essential security measures.

Key Concerns

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

BlockExpander Security Vulnerabilities

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

BlockExpander 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

BlockExpander Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetsblockexpander.php:48
Maintenance & Trust

BlockExpander Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedUnknown
PHP min version7.4
Downloads123

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

BlockExpander Developer Profile

TinkerGrove

1 plugin · 0 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect BlockExpander

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/blockexpander/build/index.css/wp-content/plugins/blockexpander/build/index.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/blockexpander/build/index.js
Version Parameters
blockexpander/build/index.css?ver=blockexpander/build/index.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about BlockExpander