
Light Modal Block Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/light-modal-blockLightweight, customizable modal block for the WordPress block editor
Is Light Modal Block Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 100/100Light Modal Block has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The static analysis of light-modal-block v1.9.0 reveals a very strong security posture. There are no identified entry points through AJAX handlers, REST API, shortcodes, or cron events that lack authentication or permission checks. The code demonstrates excellent security practices by using prepared statements for all SQL queries, ensuring proper output escaping, and avoiding dangerous functions and file operations. Furthermore, no external HTTP requests or bundled libraries that could introduce vulnerabilities were found. The absence of any recorded vulnerabilities, including critical or high severity ones, further reinforces this positive assessment.
While the current version appears exceptionally secure based on this static analysis, it's important to note the complete absence of nonce and capability checks across all potential entry points. While the static analysis indicates no direct entry points were found, this lack of checks could represent a theoretical weakness if new entry points were to be introduced in future versions or if the analysis missed certain indirect interactions. However, given the thoroughness suggested by the other positive findings, this is a minor concern. The plugin's history of zero vulnerabilities is a significant strength, indicating a commitment to security from its developers.
Key Concerns
- No nonce checks found
- No capability checks found
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Light Modal Block Developer Profile
5 plugins · 5K total installs
How We Detect Light Modal Block
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