Does Gutentools have any unpatched vulnerabilities?

No. All known vulnerabilities in Gutentools have been patched as of the latest data update. Always keep the plugin updated to the latest version.

Is Gutentools compatible with WordPress 6.9.4?

According to WordPress.org data, Gutentools 1.1.5 has been tested up to WordPress 6.9.4. Check the plugin's changelog for the latest compatibility information.

Is Gutentools compatible with PHP 7.4+?

Gutentools requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts run PHP 8.1 or 8.2. If you are on an older PHP version, consider upgrading before installing this plugin.

How often is Gutentools updated?

Gutentools was last updated on Mar 11, 2026. Frequent updates are generally a positive security signal.

What is Gutentools's security score?

Gutentools has a WP-Safety security score of 100/100. This score is computed from CVE history, patch response time, developer trust signals, and plugin maintenance activity.

Gutentools Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/gutentools

Gutentools is a powerful block editor plugin designed for seamless full-site editing.

4K active installs v1.1.5 PHP 7.4+ WP 6.0+ Updated Mar 11, 2026

block-editorgutenberggutenberg-templates

A · Safe

CVEs total0

Unpatched0

Last CVENever

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Safety Verdict

Is Gutentools Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 24d ago

Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, Gutentools v1.1.5 exhibits a strong security posture with no identified critical vulnerabilities. The absence of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the code demonstrates good practices by exclusively using prepared statements for SQL queries and having a high percentage of properly escaped output. The lack of dangerous functions, external HTTP requests, and recorded vulnerabilities in its history further contribute to its positive security assessment.

Key Concerns

Zero capability checks present
Zero nonce checks present
Low percentage of output escaping (83%)

Vulnerabilities

None known

Gutentools Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.

Code Analysis

Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Gutentools Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions

Raw SQL Queries

0 prepared

Unescaped Output

203 escaped

Nonce Checks

Capability Checks

File Operations

External Requests

Bundled Libraries

Output Escaping

83% escaped245 total outputs

Attack Surface

Gutentools Attack Surface

Entry Points0

Unprotected0

WordPress Hooks 15

actionenqueue_block_assetscore\block_configuration.php:25

filterblock_categories_allcore\block_configuration.php:26

actionafter_gutentools_gutentools_loadcore\block_configuration.php:27

actioninitcore\gutentools_block.php:42

actionwp_enqueue_scriptscore\gutentools_block.php:44

actionwp_enqueue_scriptscore\gutentools_block.php:45

actionwp_enqueue_scriptscore\gutentools_block.php:67

actionplugins_loadedgutentools.php:30

actioninitgutentools.php:93

actionadmin_noticesinc\admin-notice.php:19

actionadmin_menuinc\plugin-page.php:22

actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsinc\script_loader.php:18

actionwp_enqueue_scriptsinc\script_loader.php:19

actionenqueue_block_editor_assetsinc\script_loader.php:20

actionenqueue_block_assetsinc\script_loader.php:21

Maintenance & Trust

Gutentools Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4

Last updatedMar 11, 2026

PHP min version7.4

Downloads28K

Community Trust

Rating100/100

Number of ratings2

Active installs4K

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Developer Profile

Gutentools Developer Profile

Gutentools

1 plugin · 4K total installs

trust score

Avg Security Score

100/100

Avg Patch Time

30 days

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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Gutentools

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths

/wp-content/plugins/gutentools/assets/styles/editor.css

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes

gutentools-editor-style

JS Globals

Gutentools_VAR

FAQ