Blocks for Gutenberg Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/orchestrated-blocks

This is a very simple plugin that adds a few, white-labeled blocks to help you add some variety in how you display content on your website.

0 active installs v1.0.9 PHP 7.0+ WP 5.1+ Updated May 21, 2021
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Blocks for Gutenberg Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'orchestrated-blocks' plugin version 1.0.9 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, and vulnerability history is highly commendable. The plugin demonstrates a commitment to secure coding practices. The limited attack surface, with only one REST API route and no unprotected entry points, further bolsters its security. The lack of taint analysis findings reinforces the impression of well-sanitized code. However, the absence of explicit nonce and capability checks, while not immediately indicative of a vulnerability given the other factors, represents a missed opportunity to implement defense-in-depth. If the single REST API route handles sensitive operations or user-specific data, the lack of these checks could become a concern in future updates or if the plugin's functionality expands. Overall, this version appears very secure, but the absence of certain common security checks warrants slight caution.

Key Concerns

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

Blocks for Gutenberg Security Vulnerabilities

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

Blocks for Gutenberg 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

Blocks for Gutenberg Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

REST API Routes 1

GET/wp-json/orchestrated-blocks/v1/theme/colorsorchestrated-blocks.php:33
WordPress Hooks 5
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetsorchestrated-blocks.php:42
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsorchestrated-blocks.php:43
actionafter_theme_setuporchestrated-blocks.php:44
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsorchestrated-blocks.php:45
actionrest_api_initorchestrated-blocks.php:46
Maintenance & Trust

Blocks for Gutenberg Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.7.15
Last updatedMay 21, 2021
PHP min version7.0
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Blocks for Gutenberg Developer Profile

Nick Tomkin

3 plugins · 700 total installs

70
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
265 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Blocks for Gutenberg

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/orchestrated-blocks/dist/css/tailwind.css/wp-content/plugins/orchestrated-blocks/dist/css/dashboard.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/orchestrated-blocks/dist/bundle.js
Version Parameters
orchestrated-blocks/dist/bundle.js?ver=orchestrated-blocks/dist/css/tailwind.css?ver=orchestrated-blocks/dist/css/dashboard.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

REST Endpoints
/wp-json/orchestrated-blocks/v1/theme/colors
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Blocks for Gutenberg