MathML Block Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/mathml-block

A MathML block for the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg).

1K active installs v1.2.3 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.0+ Updated May 10, 2025
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is MathML Block Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 10mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "mathml-block" v1.2.3 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits its attack surface. The code demonstrates excellent security practices by exclusively utilizing prepared statements for SQL queries and properly escaping all identified output. Furthermore, the lack of file operations, external HTTP requests, and the absence of critical code signals like dangerous functions or taint flows all contribute to a positive security assessment.

The vulnerability history is equally encouraging, with zero known CVEs and no recorded vulnerabilities of any severity. This suggests a well-maintained and secure plugin over time. However, it's worth noting the absence of nonce and capability checks in the code signals. While the current lack of entry points mitigates this risk, it represents a potential area of concern should the plugin's functionality expand to include user-interactive features in the future.

In conclusion, "mathml-block" v1.2.3 appears to be a very secure plugin, with no immediate threats identified. Its strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and adherence to secure coding practices. The only minor concern is the lack of explicit authorization checks on potential future entry points, a point that should be monitored if the plugin is updated.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks implemented
  • No capability checks implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

MathML Block Security Vulnerabilities

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

MathML Block Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
4 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped4 total outputs
Attack Surface

MathML Block Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 6
actionwp_default_scriptsmathml-block.php:68
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetsmathml-block.php:84
actioninitmathml-block.php:119
filterscript_loader_tagmathml-block.php:177
filterthe_contentmathml-block.php:211
filterwp_kses_allowed_htmlmathml-block.php:220
Maintenance & Trust

MathML Block Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedMay 10, 2025
PHP min version5.6
Downloads26K

Community Trust

Rating76/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs1K
Developer Profile

MathML Block Developer Profile

Adam Silverstein

7 plugins · 12K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect MathML Block

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/mathml-block/dist/mathml-block.js
Script Paths
https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/mathjax/2.7.7/MathJax.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
wp-block-mathml-mathmlblock
Data Attributes
data-formula
JS Globals
MathMLBlock
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about MathML Block