DBlocks Hotspot Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/dblocks-hotspot

Create and manage interactive hotspot elements within the block editor.

0 active installs v1.0.3 PHP 7.2+ WP 6.3+ Updated May 12, 2025
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Safety Verdict

Is DBlocks Hotspot Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

DBlocks Hotspot has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 10mo ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history provided, the "dblocks-hotspot" plugin v1.0.3 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. The absence of any identified attack surface points, such as AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, significantly minimizes the potential for external exploitation. Furthermore, the code analysis reveals a complete absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unsanitized output, file operations, external HTTP requests, and importantly, any form of input validation like nonce or capability checks.

The plugin's clean slate in terms of vulnerability history, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity, further reinforces its apparent security. This lack of historical issues, combined with the thorough static analysis showing perfect implementation of prepared statements and output escaping, suggests a development process that prioritizes security best practices. While this paints a very positive picture, the complete lack of any entry points means the plugin might be very narrowly scoped or primarily administrative. The total absence of any checks (nonce, capability) is a strength in that it doesn't introduce vulnerabilities, but it also means that if any entry points *were* to be added in future versions, the security mechanisms would need to be rigorously implemented from scratch.

In conclusion, "dblocks-hotspot" v1.0.3 appears to be a highly secure plugin. Its design, as presented by the analysis, avoids common vulnerability vectors. The lack of any detected issues in static analysis and its vulnerability-free history are commendable. The only area for potential consideration is the complete absence of security checks, which, while currently not an issue due to the lack of entry points, would be a critical area to focus on if the plugin's functionality expands.

Vulnerabilities
None known

DBlocks Hotspot Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

DBlocks Hotspot 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

DBlocks Hotspot Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actioninitdblocks-hotspot.php:35
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetsdblocks-hotspot.php:62
filterblock_categories_alldblocks-hotspot.php:90
Maintenance & Trust

DBlocks Hotspot Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedMay 12, 2025
PHP min version7.2
Downloads603

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

DBlocks Hotspot Developer Profile

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40 plugins · 966K total installs

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Avg Security Score
95/100
Avg Patch Time
327 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect DBlocks Hotspot

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/dblocks-hotspot/build/index.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/dblocks-hotspot/build/index.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
GlobalStylesData
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about DBlocks Hotspot