Light Code Block Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/light-code-block

The "Light Code Block" plugin is the simplest and lightest plugin for inserting and displaying code.

0 active installs v1.0.2 PHP + WP 6.0+ Updated Dec 27, 2025
codeeditorsourcesourcecodesyntax-highlighting
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Light Code Block Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 3mo ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'light-code-block' plugin v1.0.2 exhibits a strong security posture. The absence of identified dangerous functions, SQL queries, file operations, and external HTTP requests, coupled with 100% adherence to prepared statements and output escaping, suggests careful development practices. Furthermore, the complete lack of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) and zero recorded historical issues further bolster confidence in its current security. The plugin's limited attack surface, with no identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, is also a positive indicator, as it reduces potential entry points for attackers. However, a notable absence of any capability checks or nonce checks across its entry points (though there are none identified) means that if any were introduced in the future, they would need to be rigorously implemented with appropriate authorization. The bundling of TinyMCE, while common, warrants a check for known vulnerabilities within that specific library in the future, though no issues are currently indicated.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Light Code Block Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Light Code 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
1

Bundled Libraries

TinyMCE
Attack Surface

Light Code Block Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 6
actionplugins_loadedactions.php:17
actionplugins_loadedactions.php:18
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-assets.php:26
actioninitincludes\class-tinymce.php:27
filtermce_external_pluginsincludes\class-tinymce.php:28
filtermce_buttonsincludes\class-tinymce.php:29
Maintenance & Trust

Light Code Block Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedDec 27, 2025
PHP min version
Downloads357

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Light Code Block Developer Profile

Pavel

8 plugins · 30 total installs

93
trust score
Avg Security Score
98/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Light Code Block

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/light-code-block/assets/css/style.css/wp-content/plugins/light-code-block/assets/js/app.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/light-code-block/assets/js/app.js
Version Parameters
light-code-block/assets/css/style.css?ver=light-code-block/assets/js/app.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
plance-light-code-block-editor-button
Data Attributes
data-plance-light-code-block
Shortcode Output
[light_code_block][light_code_block lang="html"]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Light Code Block