Organic Widget Area Block Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/organic-widget-area-block

The Widget Area Block allows for multiple custom Widget Areas to be created on any page or post using the Gutenberg block editor.

1K active installs v1.2.3 PHP + WP 5.0+ Updated May 25, 2021
blockblock-editorblocksgutenbergwidget-area
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Organic Widget Area Block Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Organic Widget Area Block 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 organic-widget-area-block plugin, version 1.2.3, exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The code analysis reveals a clean codebase with no dangerous functions, no raw SQL queries, and all output is properly escaped. Crucially, the plugin implements both nonce and capability checks for its single AJAX handler, indicating a conscious effort to protect its entry points. The absence of any recorded vulnerabilities, including CVEs, further strengthens this assessment. Taint analysis also shows no identified vulnerabilities, reinforcing the impression of a secure plugin.

While the plugin demonstrates excellent security practices, the limited scope of the static analysis (0 taint flows analyzed) means there's a theoretical, albeit unproven, possibility of undiscovered vulnerabilities. The absence of any recorded past vulnerabilities might also indicate a very new plugin or one that has not been extensively targeted or scrutinized. However, based on the current data, the plugin appears to be secure and well-developed with robust security measures in place.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Organic Widget Area Block Security Vulnerabilities

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

Organic Widget Area Block Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
13 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped13 total outputs
Attack Surface

Organic Widget Area Block Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_dismiss_admin_noticeadmin\persist-admin-notices-dismissal\persist-admin-notices-dismissal.php:47
WordPress Hooks 8
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsadmin\persist-admin-notices-dismissal\persist-admin-notices-dismissal.php:46
actioninitorganic-widget-area.php:86
actioninitorganic-widget-area.php:87
actionwidgets_initorganic-widget-area.php:89
actionsave_postorganic-widget-area.php:90
actiondelete_postorganic-widget-area.php:91
actionadmin_initorganic-widget-area.php:206
actionadmin_noticesorganic-widget-area.php:207
Maintenance & Trust

Organic Widget Area Block Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.7.15
Last updatedMay 25, 2021
PHP min version
Downloads40K

Community Trust

Rating74/100
Number of ratings6
Active installs1K
Developer Profile

Organic Widget Area Block Developer Profile

Organic Themes

4 plugins · 8K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Organic Widget Area Block

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/organic-widget-area-block/src/css/style.css/wp-content/plugins/organic-widget-area-block/src/css/editor.css/wp-content/plugins/organic-widget-area-block/src/block/widget-area-block.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/organic-widget-area-block/admin/persist-admin-notices-dismissal/dismiss-notice.js
Version Parameters
organic-widget-area-block/src/css/style.css?ver=organic-widget-area-block/src/css/editor.css?ver=organic-widget-area-block/src/block/widget-area-block.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

HTML Comments
<!-- Admin Notice -->
Data Attributes
data-dismissible="notice-owa-upgrade-forever"
JS Globals
dismissible_notice
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Organic Widget Area Block