Classic Menu in Navigation Block Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/classic-menu-in-navigation-block

Extending WordPress Navigation block with functionality to display classic menus.

2K active installs v1.0.5 PHP 7.0+ WP 6.2+ Updated Dec 13, 2025
blockclassicmenumultilingualnavigation
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Classic Menu in Navigation Block Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Classic Menu in Navigation Block has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 3mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "classic-menu-in-navigation-block" plugin v1.0.5 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, external HTTP requests, file operations, and raw SQL queries is highly commendable. All identified SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped, mitigating common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS. The presence of a capability check, although only one is noted, suggests some level of authorization is considered, which is a positive sign. The plugin's attack surface is zero in terms of unprotected entry points (AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, cron events), indicating good sanitization or lack of exposed functionality. Taint analysis also reveals no concerning flows, further reinforcing its secure design.

The vulnerability history is completely clear, with no known CVEs recorded. This, combined with the clean static analysis, suggests a well-maintained and secure plugin. The lack of past vulnerabilities and the current lack of identified issues in the code point to developers who are prioritizing security. However, the very low number of capability checks (only 1) and the absence of nonce checks for potential AJAX handlers (though there are none listed) could be areas for future consideration should the plugin's functionality expand. Despite these minor observations, the plugin currently presents a very low security risk.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Classic Menu in Navigation Block Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Classic Menu in Navigation Block Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped5 total outputs
Attack Surface

Classic Menu in Navigation Block Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 10
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetsincludes\Block.php:46
actionenqueue_block_assetsincludes\Block.php:48
filterrender_block_core/navigationincludes\Block.php:52
filterrender_block_dataincludes\Block.php:54
filterblock_core_navigation_render_fallbackincludes\Block.php:223
actioninitincludes\Menu.php:63
actionwp_update_nav_menuincludes\Menu.php:65
actionwp_delete_nav_menuincludes\Menu.php:66
actioncustomize_registerincludes\Options.php:47
actioncustomize_registerincludes\Options.php:48
Maintenance & Trust

Classic Menu in Navigation Block Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedDec 13, 2025
PHP min version7.0
Downloads13K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings5
Active installs2K
Developer Profile

Classic Menu in Navigation Block Developer Profile

WebMan Design | Oliver Juhas

21 plugins · 14K total installs

79
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
2137 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Classic Menu in Navigation Block

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/classic-menu-in-navigation-block/blocks/navigation/mods.js/wp-content/plugins/classic-menu-in-navigation-block/blocks/navigation/editor.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/classic-menu-in-navigation-block/blocks/navigation/mods.js
Version Parameters
classic-menu-in-navigation-block/blocks/navigation/mods.js?ver=1.0.5classic-menu-in-navigation-block/blocks/navigation/editor.css?ver=1.0.5

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
has-classic-menuhas-classic-menu-location--*??
JS Globals
ClassicMenuInNavigationBlockData
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Classic Menu in Navigation Block