
Editor Block Outline Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/editor-block-outlineAdd outline around Gutenberg blocks while editing
Is Editor Block Outline Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 100/100Editor Block Outline has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The "editor-block-outline" plugin v1.4.3 exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The complete absence of dangerous functions, SQL queries without prepared statements, unsanitized output, file operations, external HTTP requests, and a single capability check indicates a well-secured codebase. Taint analysis revealing zero flows with unsanitized paths further reinforces this positive assessment. The plugin also has no recorded vulnerabilities, including critical or high severity ones, which suggests a consistent commitment to security by the developers over time. This lack of historical issues and the clean static analysis point to a plugin that is likely safe to use. However, it's worth noting the complete absence of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events means the plugin has no external entry points that would typically require specific security checks like nonces or permission callbacks. While this contributes to the current security, it also means the plugin's functionality is likely very limited and internal, thus not presenting many typical WordPress plugin security challenges. The singular capability check is a good practice for any functionality exposed to the WordPress environment.
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Editor Block Outline Developer Profile
4 plugins · 1K total installs
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Asset Fingerprints
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