Simple Alert Blocks Security & Risk Analysis

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Simple alert notices for the new WordPress block editor.

400 active installs v1.3 PHP 7.2+ WP 5.0+ Updated Jan 30, 2025
alertblockblock-editorbootstrapgutenberg
92
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Simple Alert Blocks Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 1yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'simple-alert-blocks' plugin version 1.3 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture. The static analysis reveals a complete absence of identified attack surface vectors, dangerous functions, direct SQL queries, file operations, external HTTP requests, and importantly, any form of unsanitized input or output. The plugin also demonstrates a commitment to security best practices by not bundling any external libraries, and all code signals indicate a secure implementation. The vulnerability history further reinforces this, with zero recorded CVEs, indicating a lack of known security flaws. This suggests a development process that prioritizes security from the outset. The plugin's adherence to prepared statements for any potential database interactions and robust output escaping mechanisms are notable strengths. The only potential area for minor concern, though not directly evidenced as a flaw in this analysis, is the complete lack of nonce and capability checks, which could be a deliberate design choice for plugins with no interactive elements or user-facing features. However, in a broader context, this could be a missed opportunity for defense-in-depth if the plugin's functionality were to evolve. Overall, this plugin appears to be highly secure, with no immediate exploitable vulnerabilities identified in the provided data.

Key Concerns

  • No Nonce checks found
  • No Capability checks found
Vulnerabilities
None known

Simple Alert Blocks Security Vulnerabilities

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

Simple Alert Blocks 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

Simple Alert Blocks Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actioninitsimple-alert-blocks.php:55
actionwp_enqueue_scriptssimple-alert-blocks.php:64
Maintenance & Trust

Simple Alert Blocks Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.7.5
Last updatedJan 30, 2025
PHP min version7.2
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs400
Developer Profile

Simple Alert Blocks Developer Profile

Andrew Lima

7 plugins · 66K total installs

75
trust score
Avg Security Score
94/100
Avg Patch Time
388 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Simple Alert Blocks

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-alert-blocks/build/index.js/wp-content/plugins/simple-alert-blocks/js/hide-alert.js/wp-content/plugins/simple-alert-blocks/css/bootstrap-alerts.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-alert-blocks/build/index.js/wp-content/plugins/simple-alert-blocks/js/hide-alert.js
Version Parameters
simple-alert-blocks/css/bootstrap-alerts.css?ver=simple-alert-blocks/build/index.js?ver=simple-alert-blocks/js/hide-alert.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
wp-block-simple-alerts-for-gutenberg-alert-boxes
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple Alert Blocks