Grainy Gradient Block Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/grainy-gradient-block

A gradient with a little noise to it, this spacer block will add visual interest to your posts and pages.

80 active installs v1.0.1 PHP 7.0+ WP 5.8+ Updated Jan 7, 2022
blockgradientspacer
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Grainy Gradient Block Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

The grainy-gradient-block plugin v1.0.1 exhibits an exceptionally clean static analysis report, indicating strong adherence to secure coding practices. The complete absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, and critically, any identifiable attack surface like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes, suggests a highly contained and secure plugin. The lack of any recorded vulnerability history further reinforces this positive security posture, implying a history of responsible development and maintenance.

While the plugin's current security standing is very strong based on this analysis, the complete lack of certain security checks, such as nonce and capability checks, is noteworthy. In a scenario where new entry points were introduced or existing code evolved to handle user-provided data, these missing checks could become significant vulnerabilities. However, given the current analysis showing zero entry points, this is a theoretical concern rather than an immediate risk. The overall assessment is that of a secure plugin with excellent foundational coding practices, but with a potential area for future hardening should its functionality expand.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Grainy Gradient Block Security Vulnerabilities

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

Grainy Gradient Block Release Timeline

v1.0.1Current
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Grainy Gradient 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

Grainy Gradient Block Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actioninitgrainy-gradient.php:22
Maintenance & Trust

Grainy Gradient Block Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.9.0
Last updatedJan 7, 2022
PHP min version7.0
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs80
Developer Profile

Grainy Gradient Block Developer Profile

Kelly Choyce-Dwan

4 plugins · 880 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Grainy Gradient Block

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/grainy-gradient-block/build/index.js/wp-content/plugins/grainy-gradient-block/build/index.css/wp-content/plugins/grainy-gradient-block/build/style-index.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/grainy-gradient-block/build/index.js
Version Parameters
grainy-gradient-block/build/index.js?ver=grainy-gradient-block/build/index.css?ver=grainy-gradient-block/build/style-index.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
wp-block-ryelle-grainy-gradient-block
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Grainy Gradient Block