Custom Taxonomies for Blocks Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/custom-taxonomies-for-blocks

WordPress plugin to convert older custom taxonomies so they can be used in the WordPress blocks interface (a.k.a. Gutenberg).

0 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.0+ Updated Nov 6, 2019
block-editorcustom-taxonomiesgutenberg
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Custom Taxonomies for Blocks Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "custom-taxonomies-for-blocks" plugin version 1.0.0 exhibits an excellent security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The static analysis reveals no identified attack surface through AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, indicating a well-secured design. Furthermore, the absence of dangerous functions, SQL queries, file operations, and external HTTP requests, coupled with 100% adherence to prepared statements and output escaping, signifies robust coding practices that prevent common vulnerabilities. The taint analysis also shows zero flows with unsanitized paths, reinforcing the plugin's secure coding.

The vulnerability history is equally positive, with no recorded CVEs of any severity. This lack of past vulnerabilities suggests a stable and well-maintained codebase. The plugin's strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and diligent implementation of secure coding principles like prepared statements and output escaping. The primary weakness, if one can be identified from this data alone, is the absence of any capability or nonce checks across all analyzed entry points. While the current analysis shows zero unprotected entry points, this could be a blind spot if the plugin were to introduce new features in the future without proper authentication checks.

In conclusion, version 1.0.0 of "custom-taxonomies-for-blocks" appears to be highly secure, demonstrating a commitment to safe development practices. The lack of identified vulnerabilities and attack vectors is commendable. However, the absence of explicit capability and nonce checks across its limited entry points warrants a minor note of caution for future development, as this is a standard security measure to prevent unauthorized actions.

Key Concerns

  • No Nonce checks found
  • No Capability checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

Custom Taxonomies for Blocks Security Vulnerabilities

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

Custom Taxonomies for Blocks Release Timeline

No version history available.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Custom Taxonomies for 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 Taxonomies for Blocks Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actioninitcustom-taxonomies-for-blocks.php:88
Maintenance & Trust

Custom Taxonomies for Blocks Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.3.21
Last updatedNov 6, 2019
PHP min version5.6
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Custom Taxonomies for Blocks Developer Profile

taupecatstudios

1 plugin · 0 total installs

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trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

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FAQ

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