Custom Anchor Block Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/custom-anchor-block

Add customizable anchor links as text or buttons with custom colors to create smooth in-page navigation in WordPress.

10 active installs v1.0.3 PHP 7.2+ WP 5.2+ Updated Jan 2, 2025
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Custom Anchor Block Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 1yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'custom-anchor-block' plugin version 1.0.3 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or vulnerability history suggests meticulous development practices. The plugin also demonstrates a remarkably small attack surface, with no exposed AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that are not adequately protected or simply absent. This lack of entry points significantly reduces the potential for malicious exploitation.

While the static analysis results are overwhelmingly positive, the complete lack of nonces and capability checks across all components (even though there are no components to check) is a minor point of concern. Ideally, even in a plugin with a limited attack surface, these fundamental WordPress security mechanisms would be present as a defensive measure against potential future code additions or unforeseen interactions. The absence of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history is a testament to its current security, but it's important to note that this can also be a reflection of its limited usage or the thoroughness of past audits. Overall, the plugin appears to be very secure, with only the theoretical potential for future issues due to the lack of explicitly implemented security checks.

Key Concerns

  • No Nonce Checks
  • No Capability Checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Custom Anchor Block Security Vulnerabilities

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

Custom Anchor Block 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

Custom Anchor Block Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actioninitcustom-anchor-block.php:59
Maintenance & Trust

Custom Anchor Block Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.7.5
Last updatedJan 2, 2025
PHP min version7.2
Downloads432

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Custom Anchor Block Developer Profile

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2 plugins · 40 total installs

88
trust score
Avg Security Score
92/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Custom Anchor Block

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/custom-anchor-block/build/index.js/wp-content/plugins/custom-anchor-block/build/style-index.css
Script Paths
build/index.js
Version Parameters
custom-anchor-block/build/index.js?ver=1.0.3custom-anchor-block/build/style-index.css?ver=1.0.3

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Custom Anchor Block