FAQ Block Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/faq-block

Very simple and clean Gutenberg Block for FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).

500 active installs v1.0.8 PHP + WP 6.0+ Updated Oct 15, 2023
answerblockfaqgutenbergquestion
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is FAQ Block Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the "faq-block" plugin v1.0.8 reveals a very strong security posture based on the provided data. There are no identified attack surfaces like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events that are exposed. Furthermore, the code signals show an absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, external HTTP requests, and importantly, all identified outputs are properly escaped, and there are no reported vulnerabilities or CVEs associated with this plugin. This suggests that the developers have implemented robust security practices, including proper input sanitization and output escaping, and have a clean history regarding security flaws.

While the current analysis indicates an exceptionally low risk profile, it's crucial to note the complete lack of any capability checks or nonce checks. Although the absence of an attack surface currently mitigates the risk, future updates or the introduction of new features could inadvertently create vulnerabilities if these essential security mechanisms are not incorporated. The plugin's vulnerability history being completely clear is a significant strength, implying thorough development and testing. However, the lack of any recorded vulnerability means there's no historical data to suggest how the developers respond to or fix security issues when they do arise, which is a minor point of consideration for long-term risk assessment.

In conclusion, the "faq-block" plugin v1.0.8 appears to be highly secure based on the static analysis and vulnerability history provided. The absence of any identified vulnerabilities or exploitable code paths is commendable. The primary area for potential improvement, though not an immediate risk given the current state, would be the proactive inclusion of nonce and capability checks for any future development to ensure continued security as the plugin evolves. Overall, this plugin demonstrates good security practices.

Vulnerabilities
None known

FAQ Block Security Vulnerabilities

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

FAQ Block 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

FAQ Block Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_initfaq-block.php:24
actioninitfaq-block.php:28
Maintenance & Trust

FAQ Block Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.3.8
Last updatedOct 15, 2023
PHP min version
Downloads15K

Community Trust

Rating98/100
Number of ratings10
Active installs500
Developer Profile

FAQ Block Developer Profile

Jordy Meow

27 plugins · 371K total installs

73
trust score
Avg Security Score
92/100
Avg Patch Time
372 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect FAQ Block

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/faq-block/faq-block.min.css/wp-content/plugins/faq-block/block/editor.min.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/faq-block/block/dist/index.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
meow-faq-block-container
Data Attributes
data-faq-id
JS Globals
meow_faq_block_params
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about FAQ Block