Remote Data Blocks Security & Risk Analysis

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Remote Data Blocks makes it easy to combine content and remote data in the block editor. Built-in caching ensures performance and reliability.

70 active installs v1.4.3 PHP 8.1+ WP 6.7+ Updated Dec 17, 2025
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Remote Data Blocks Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Remote Data Blocks 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

The remote-data-blocks plugin v1.4.3 exhibits a strong security posture with zero recorded vulnerabilities and a clean static analysis report regarding critical code signals like dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, and taint flows. The absence of known CVEs and a history devoid of past issues suggest a well-maintained and secure plugin. However, the analysis does reveal areas for improvement, particularly concerning output escaping, where 34% of outputs are not properly escaped. While the plugin implements capability checks, the complete absence of nonce checks on AJAX handlers, if any were present, combined with the lack of observed AJAX entry points, warrants attention. The bundled Guzzle library should also be monitored for potential outdated versions and associated vulnerabilities. Overall, the plugin is in good standing, but enhancing output escaping and staying vigilant about bundled libraries are key areas to focus on for continued robust security.

Key Concerns

  • High percentage of unescaped output
  • Absence of nonce checks on entry points
  • Bundled library (Guzzle) requires monitoring
Vulnerabilities
None known

Remote Data Blocks Security Vulnerabilities

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

Remote Data Blocks Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
25
48 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
8
File Operations
15
External Requests
2
Bundled Libraries
1

Bundled Libraries

Guzzle

Output Escaping

66% escaped73 total outputs
Attack Surface

Remote Data Blocks Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 32
actionadmin_noticesinc\Editor\AdminNotices\AdminNotices.php:35
actioninitinc\Editor\BlockManagement\BlockRegistration.php:24
actioninitinc\Editor\BlockManagement\BlockRegistration.php:25
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetsinc\Editor\BlockManagement\BlockRegistration.php:26
filterblock_categories_allinc\Editor\BlockManagement\BlockRegistration.php:27
actioninitinc\Editor\DataBinding\BlockBindings.php:37
filterregister_block_type_argsinc\Editor\DataBinding\BlockBindings.php:38
filterrender_block_contextinc\Editor\DataBinding\BlockBindings.php:114
actionthe_contentinc\Editor\DataBinding\InlineBindings.php:9
filterquery_varsinc\Editor\DataBinding\Pagination.php:17
actioninitinc\Editor\PatternEditor\PatternEditor.php:11
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetsinc\Editor\PatternEditor\PatternEditor.php:12
actioninitinc\ExampleApi\ExampleApi.php:25
actioninitinc\Integrations\Airtable\AirtableIntegration.php:12
actioninitinc\Integrations\Google\Sheets\GoogleSheetsIntegration.php:13
actioninitinc\Integrations\Shopify\ShopifyIntegration.php:14
filtervip_block_data_api__sourced_block_resultinc\Integrations\VipBlockDataApi\VipBlockDataApi.php:17
filtervip_block_data_api__after_parse_blocksinc\Integrations\VipBlockDataApi\VipBlockDataApi.php:18
filterqm/collectorsinc\Logging\QueryMonitor\QueryMonitor.php:16
filterqm/outputter/htmlinc\Logging\QueryMonitor\QueryMonitor.php:17
filterqm/outputter/rawinc\Logging\QueryMonitor\QueryMonitor.php:18
filterqm/trace/ignore_classinc\Logging\QueryMonitor\QueryMonitor.php:19
filterqm/output/menusinc\Logging\QueryMonitor\RdbMainOutputHtml.php:17
actionadmin_menuinc\PluginSettings\PluginSettings.php:19
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsinc\PluginSettings\PluginSettings.php:20
actionrest_api_initinc\PluginSettings\PluginSettings.php:23
actionrest_api_initinc\REST\RemoteDataController.php:16
actionactivated_plugininc\Telemetry\Telemetry.php:61
actiondeactivated_plugininc\Telemetry\Telemetry.php:62
actionsave_postinc\Telemetry\Telemetry.php:63
actionremote_data_blocks_track_eventinc\Telemetry\Telemetry.php:66
actionadmin_initinc\Telemetry\Telemetry.php:70
Maintenance & Trust

Remote Data Blocks Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedDec 17, 2025
PHP min version8.1
Downloads853

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs70
Alternatives

Remote Data Blocks Alternatives

No alternatives data available yet.

Developer Profile

Remote Data Blocks Developer Profile

Automattic

213 plugins · 19.2M total installs

73
trust score
Avg Security Score
92/100
Avg Patch Time
1384 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Remote Data Blocks

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/remote-data-blocks/build/pattern-editor/index.js/wp-content/plugins/remote-data-blocks/build/pattern-editor/index.css/wp-content/plugins/remote-data-blocks/build/remote-data-blocks/index.js/wp-content/plugins/remote-data-blocks/build/remote-data-blocks/index.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/remote-data-blocks/build/pattern-editor/index.js/wp-content/plugins/remote-data-blocks/build/remote-data-blocks/index.js
Version Parameters
remote-data-blocks/build/pattern-editor/index.asset.php?ver=remote-data-blocks/build/remote-data-blocks/index.asset.php?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
data-block-type
JS Globals
window.remoteDataBlocksPatternEditor
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/remote-data-blocks/v1/auth/google/token/wp-json/remote-data-blocks/v1/data-sources/wp-json/remote-data-blocks/v1/data-sources/(\d+)/wp-json/remote-data-blocks/v1/data-sources/(\d+)/delete
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Remote Data Blocks