Custom Post Type Widget Blocks Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-type-widget-blocks

Custom Post Type Widgets for the Block Editor (Gutenberg). This WordPress plugin adds default Custom Post Type Widgets to the Block Editor.

100 active installs v1.7.0 PHP 7.1+ WP 6.2.0+ Updated Sep 26, 2024
blockblock-editorgutenbergwidgetwidgets
92
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Custom Post Type Widget Blocks Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

Custom Post Type Widget Blocks 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 plugin 'custom-post-type-widget-blocks' v1.7.0 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits its attack surface. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals a clean bill of health with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output being properly escaped. The lack of file operations, external HTTP requests, and critically, the absence of nonce and capability checks (which, in this case, are likely not needed due to the lack of entry points) are all positive indicators of secure development practices. The vulnerability history is also clean, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase. The only potential, albeit minor, area for observation is the complete lack of capability checks, which could be a concern in plugins with more extensive functionality. However, given the analysis of the attack surface, this absence appears to be a consequence of the plugin's minimalist design rather than an oversight. Overall, this plugin appears to be highly secure.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Custom Post Type Widget Blocks Security Vulnerabilities

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

Custom Post Type Widget Blocks Release Timeline

v1.7.0Current
v1.6.3
v1.6.2
v1.6.1
v1.6.0
v1.5.1
v1.5.0
v1.4.0
v1.3.1
v1.3.0
v1.2.2
v1.2.1
v1.2.0
v1.1.1
v1.1.0
v1.0.1
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Custom Post Type Widget Blocks 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 Post Type Widget Blocks Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 11
actionplugins_loadedinc\class-custom-post-type-widget-blocks.php:37
actionplugins_loadedinc\class-custom-post-type-widget-blocks.php:38
actionplugins_loadedinc\class-custom-post-type-widget-blocks.php:40
actionplugins_loadedinc\class-custom-post-type-widget-blocks.php:41
actioninitinc\class-custom-post-type-widget-blocks.php:51
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetsinc\class-custom-post-type-widget-blocks.php:52
actioninitinc\class-custom-post-type-widget-blocks.php:54
actioninitinc\class-custom-post-type-widget-blocks.php:55
actioninitinc\class-custom-post-type-widget-blocks.php:56
filterblock_categories_allinc\class-custom-post-type-widget-blocks.php:58
filterplugin_row_metainc\class-custom-post-type-widget-blocks.php:60
Maintenance & Trust

Custom Post Type Widget Blocks Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.6.5
Last updatedSep 26, 2024
PHP min version7.1
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Custom Post Type Widget Blocks Developer Profile

thingsym

11 plugins · 39K 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 Post Type Widget Blocks

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/custom-post-type-widget-blocks/dist/css/block-editor-style.min.css/wp-content/plugins/custom-post-type-widget-blocks/dist/css/blocks.min.css/wp-content/plugins/custom-post-type-widget-blocks/dist/js/blocks.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/custom-post-type-widget-blocks/dist/js/blocks.js
Version Parameters
custom-post-type-widget-blocks/dist/css/block-editor-style.min.css?ver=custom-post-type-widget-blocks/dist/css/blocks.min.css?ver=custom-post-type-widget-blocks/dist/js/blocks.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
wp-block-custom-post-type-widget-blocks-archiveswp-block-custom-post-type-widget-blocks-calendarwp-block-custom-post-type-widget-blocks-categorieswp-block-custom-post-type-widget-blocks-latest-commentswp-block-custom-post-type-widget-blocks-latest-postswp-block-custom-post-type-widget-blocks-searchwp-block-custom-post-type-widget-blocks-tag-cloud
JS Globals
custom_post_type_widget_blocks_editor_script
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Custom Post Type Widget Blocks