Lang Attribute for the Block Editor Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/lang-attribute

Add lang attribute to the text formatting toolbar in the block editor.

100 active installs v0.3 PHP 7.0+ WP 5.9+ Updated Nov 27, 2025
accessibilityblock-editorlanglanguage
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Lang Attribute for the Block Editor Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 4mo ago
Risk Assessment

The 'lang-attribute' plugin version 0.3 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the static analysis provided. It exhibits an absence of dangerous functions, utilizes prepared statements for all SQL queries, and ensures all output is properly escaped. Furthermore, the plugin does not perform file operations or make external HTTP requests, and importantly, lacks any identifiable attack surface through AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, or cron events. The vulnerability history also shows no recorded CVEs, indicating a lack of publicly known security issues.

While the static analysis and vulnerability history are highly positive, a notable concern arises from the complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks. This suggests that if any entry points were to be discovered or introduced in future versions, they might be susceptible to unauthorized actions or privilege escalation without proper validation. However, given the current lack of any discernible attack surface, this risk is currently theoretical. The plugin's strengths lie in its clean code practices regarding data handling and its clean vulnerability record. The primary weakness is the lack of explicit authorization checks on potential future entry points.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Lang Attribute for the Block Editor Security Vulnerabilities

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

Lang Attribute for the Block Editor 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

Lang Attribute for the Block Editor Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetslang-attribute.php:27
actioninitlang-attribute.php:32
Maintenance & Trust

Lang Attribute for the Block Editor Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedNov 27, 2025
PHP min version7.0
Downloads10K

Community Trust

Rating94/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Lang Attribute for the Block Editor Developer Profile

Jb Audras

24 plugins · 64K total installs

78
trust score
Avg Security Score
98/100
Avg Patch Time
661 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Lang Attribute for the Block Editor

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/lang-attribute/build/index.css/wp-content/plugins/lang-attribute/build/index.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/lang-attribute/build/index.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Lang Attribute for the Block Editor