Code Block – Embed Code with One-Click Copy Feature Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/code-snippets-block

Display beautifully highlighted code snippets on your WordPress site with a one-click copy feature. Fully responsive and Gutenberg compatible.

200 active installs v1.0.3 PHP 7.1+ WP 6.5+ Updated Apr 13, 2026
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Code Block – Embed Code with One-Click Copy Feature Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Code Block – Embed Code with One-Click Copy Feature 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 "code-snippets-block" plugin v1.0.3 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no detected dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilize prepared statements, and all output is properly escaped. The absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and taint flows further reinforces this positive assessment. The plugin also has a clean vulnerability history with no recorded CVEs, indicating consistent secure development practices.

However, a notable concern arises from the presence of one shortcode with no explicit capability checks or nonce validation. While the attack surface is small, this single entry point could potentially be exploited if it interacts with sensitive data or functionality without proper authorization. The lack of reported vulnerabilities in its history is a good sign, but it doesn't negate the potential risk associated with an unprotected shortcode.

In conclusion, the plugin demonstrates excellent adherence to secure coding standards in most areas. The primary weakness lies in the potential for an unprotected shortcode. While the overall risk is currently low due to the limited attack surface and lack of historical vulnerabilities, addressing the security of this shortcode would further solidify its secure standing.

Key Concerns

  • Shortcode without capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Code Block – Embed Code with One-Click Copy Feature Security Vulnerabilities

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

Code Block – Embed Code with One-Click Copy Feature Release Timeline

v1.0.3Current
v1.0.2
v1.0.1
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Code Block – Embed Code with One-Click Copy Feature Code Analysis

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

Bundled Libraries

Freemius

Output Escaping

100% escaped6 total outputs
Attack Surface

Code Block – Embed Code with One-Click Copy Feature Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[csb_code] inc\class_bchPlugin.php:12
WordPress Hooks 10
actioninitbch_block.php:9
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetsbch_block.php:10
actionenqueue_block_assetsbch_block.php:11
actioninitinc\class_bchAdmin.php:8
actionadmin_menuinc\class_bchAdmin.php:9
filtermanage_bch_block_posts_columnsinc\class_bchAdmin.php:10
actionmanage_bch_block_posts_custom_columninc\class_bchAdmin.php:11
actionplugins_loadedinc\class_bchPlugin.php:9
actionenqueue_block_assetsinc\class_bchPlugin.php:10
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsinc\class_bchPlugin.php:11
Maintenance & Trust

Code Block – Embed Code with One-Click Copy Feature Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedApr 13, 2026
PHP min version7.1
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Code Block – Embed Code with One-Click Copy Feature Developer Profile

colorlibplugins

121 plugins · 740K total installs

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

How We Detect Code Block – Embed Code with One-Click Copy Feature

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/code-snippets-block/assets/css/codeMirror.min.css/wp-content/plugins/code-snippets-block/assets/js/highlight.min.js/wp-content/plugins/code-snippets-block/assets/js/highlightgo.js/wp-content/plugins/code-snippets-block/assets/js/highlightlinenumber.js/wp-content/plugins/code-snippets-block/assets/js/codeMirror.min.js/wp-content/plugins/code-snippets-block/build/shortcode.js/wp-content/plugins/code-snippets-block/build/shortcode.css/wp-content/plugins/code-snippets-block/build/admin-dashboard.js+1 more
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/code-snippets-block/assets/js/highlight.min.js/wp-content/plugins/code-snippets-block/assets/js/highlightgo.js/wp-content/plugins/code-snippets-block/assets/js/highlightlinenumber.js/wp-content/plugins/code-snippets-block/assets/js/codeMirror.min.js/wp-content/plugins/code-snippets-block/build/shortcode.js/wp-content/plugins/code-snippets-block/build/admin-dashboard.js
Version Parameters
code-snippets-block/assets/css/codeMirror.min.css?ver=code-snippets-block/assets/js/highlight.min.js?ver=code-snippets-block/assets/js/highlightgo.js?ver=code-snippets-block/assets/js/highlightlinenumber.js?ver=code-snippets-block/assets/js/codeMirror.min.js?ver=code-snippets-block/build/shortcode.js?ver=code-snippets-block/build/shortcode.css?ver=code-snippets-block/build/admin-dashboard.js?ver=code-snippets-block/build/admin-dashboard.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
wp-block-bplugins-code-snippets-block-code-snippets-block
JS Globals
CSBCH_PLUGIN_VERSIONCSBCH_ASSETS_DIRCSBCH_DIR_URLCSBCH_DIR_PATHCSBCH_HAS_PROcsb_fs
Shortcode Output
[csb_code id=
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Code Block – Embed Code with One-Click Copy Feature