Editor Block Outline Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/editor-block-outline

Add outline around Gutenberg blocks while editing

1K active installs v1.4.3 PHP 7.0+ WP 5.0+ Updated Feb 2, 2026
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100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Editor Block Outline Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2mo ago
Risk Assessment

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.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Editor Block Outline Security Vulnerabilities

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

Editor Block Outline Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

Editor Block Outline Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
actioninitoutline.php:26
actionenqueue_block_assetsoutline.php:27
actionenqueue_block_assetsoutline.php:28
filterplugin_action_linkspromotions.php:15
filternetwork_admin_plugin_action_linkspromotions.php:16
Maintenance & Trust

Editor Block Outline Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedFeb 2, 2026
PHP min version7.0
Downloads31K

Community Trust

Rating98/100
Number of ratings21
Active installs1K
Developer Profile

Editor Block Outline Developer Profile

Kalimah Apps

4 plugins · 1K total installs

89
trust score
Avg Security Score
93/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Editor Block Outline

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/editor-block-outline/utils.js/wp-content/plugins/editor-block-outline/controls.js/wp-content/plugins/editor-block-outline/controls/lines-option.js/wp-content/plugins/editor-block-outline/controls/block-name-option.js/wp-content/plugins/editor-block-outline/controls/block-class-option.js/wp-content/plugins/editor-block-outline/controls/lock-block-outline.js/wp-content/plugins/editor-block-outline/controls/line-color-option.js/wp-content/plugins/editor-block-outline/controls/line-style-option.js+9 more
Script Paths
plugins/editor-block-outline/utils.jsplugins/editor-block-outline/controls.jsplugins/editor-block-outline/controls/lines-option.jsplugins/editor-block-outline/controls/block-name-option.jsplugins/editor-block-outline/controls/block-class-option.jsplugins/editor-block-outline/controls/lock-block-outline.js+10 more
Version Parameters
editor-block-outline/block-editor.css?ver=editor-block-outline/utils.js?ver=editor-block-outline/controls.js?ver=editor-block-outline/controls/lines-option.js?ver=editor-block-outline/controls/block-name-option.js?ver=editor-block-outline/controls/block-class-option.js?ver=editor-block-outline/controls/lock-block-outline.js?ver=editor-block-outline/controls/line-color-option.js?ver=editor-block-outline/controls/line-style-option.js?ver=editor-block-outline/controls/block-data-position.js?ver=editor-block-outline/controls/line-opacity-option.js?ver=editor-block-outline/controls/enable-block-padding-option.js?ver=editor-block-outline/controls/block-padding-option.js?ver=editor-block-outline/sidebar.js?ver=editor-block-outline/icon.js?ver=editor-block-outline/mouse-events.js?ver=editor-block-outline/init.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
block-editor-block-list__block
Data Attributes
data-block-outline-colordata-block-outline-enableddata-block-outline-line-styledata-block-outline-opacitydata-block-outline-paddingdata-block-outline-padding-enabled+1 more
JS Globals
EditorOutline
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/editor-block-outline/v1/settings
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Editor Block Outline