
Code Blocks Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/code-blocksAdd Code Blocks to your posts and pages. Customize the code blocks and add custom CSS to the WordPress Visual Editor.
Is Code Blocks Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 85/100Code Blocks has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The static analysis for code-blocks v0.3 reveals a plugin with a seemingly strong security posture. There are no identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes that are exposed without authentication checks. Furthermore, the code signals indicate a lack of dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all outputs are properly escaped. There are also no file operations, external HTTP requests, or missing nonce/capability checks evident in the static analysis. The taint analysis also shows no identified unsanitized paths. The vulnerability history is clean, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity, indicating no known past security weaknesses.
While the static analysis and vulnerability history are highly reassuring, it's important to note the complete absence of any identified attack surface or specific code signals. This could mean the plugin is extremely simple and performs no complex operations, or it could indicate limitations in the static analysis tool itself. The lack of any identified entry points or sensitive operations means there are no specific vulnerabilities to deduct points for. However, in real-world scenarios, even simple plugins can sometimes have unforeseen interactions or vulnerabilities. The current assessment is based solely on the provided data and suggests a very low immediate risk.
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Code Blocks Developer Profile
3 plugins · 60 total installs
How We Detect Code Blocks
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
Asset Fingerprints
/wp-content/plugins/code-blocks/editor-style.css/wp-content/plugins/code-blocks/button.phpHTML / DOM Fingerprints
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