Cards Layout Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/cards-layout

Build responsive, customizable card components with multiple layouts and dynamic styles in the Gutenberg editor.

300 active installs v2.0.3 PHP 7.4+ WP 6.5+ Updated Jul 18, 2026
card-layoutcontent-cardsgrid-layoutgutenberg-blockresponsive-cards
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Cards Layout Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 1mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "cards-layout" plugin version 1.1.4 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, SQL queries not using prepared statements, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, nonce checks, or capability checks is highly commendable. Furthermore, the plugin has a clean vulnerability history with no recorded CVEs, suggesting a history of secure development practices. The total absence of entry points and protected entry points further reinforces its low risk profile from an attack surface perspective. Taint analysis also indicates no identified vulnerabilities.

While the lack of immediate security concerns is positive, the complete absence of all these elements in the static analysis results is somewhat unusual. It might suggest a very simple plugin with minimal functionality, or it could indicate that the static analysis tool may have limitations in identifying certain types of vulnerabilities or code paths within this specific plugin. The plugin's strengths lie in its apparent lack of obvious vulnerabilities and a clean historical record. The only potential area for slight concern, which is more of an observation than a direct risk, is the lack of any identified entry points or capability checks, which could mean the plugin has very limited functionality or that the analysis might have missed certain aspects. Overall, the plugin appears to be very secure based on the data provided.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Cards Layout Security Vulnerabilities

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

Cards Layout Release Timeline

v2.0.3Current
v2.0.2
v2.0.1
v2.0.0
v1.1.4
v1.1.3
v1.1.2
v1.1.1
v1.1.0
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Cards Layout 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

Cards Layout Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actioninitcards-layout.php:26
Maintenance & Trust

Cards Layout Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested7.0.2
Last updatedJul 18, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs300
Developer Profile

Cards Layout Developer Profile

colorlibplugins

124 plugins · 730K total installs

78
trust score
Avg Security Score
98/100
Avg Patch Time
124 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Cards Layout

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/cards-layout/build/index.asset.php
Version Parameters
cards-layout/build/index.asset.php?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Cards Layout