Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor Security & Risk Analysis

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Add Semantic HTML Markup to texts such as Cite, Small, Marked, Inserted and Deleted in the Block Editor.

200 active installs v1.3.2 PHP 5.6+ WP 6.0.0+ Updated Feb 21, 2023
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 3yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin 'simple-html-rich-text-for-block-editor' version 1.3.2 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or critical taint flows suggests a well-developed and secure codebase. Furthermore, the complete lack of known vulnerabilities in its history reinforces this positive assessment, indicating a consistent commitment to security by the developers.

However, the analysis also highlights a significant concern: the complete absence of any form of authentication checks, capability checks, nonce checks, or protection on all identified entry points. While the current attack surface is zero, this indicates that if any new entry points were to be introduced in future versions, they would likely be unprotected by default. This lack of a foundational security layer, even with a currently clean slate, presents a potential future risk should the plugin's functionality expand or evolve.

In conclusion, the plugin is currently very secure due to its lack of exploitable code and vulnerability history. The strength lies in its clean code. The primary weakness is the complete absence of any authorization mechanisms, which, while not an immediate threat given the current zero attack surface, is a significant oversight in robust plugin development and could become a vulnerability if the plugin's feature set expands without proper security considerations.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks on entry points
  • No nonce checks on entry points
  • No authentication checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor Release Timeline

v1.3.2Current
v1.3.1
v1.3.0
v1.2.1
v1.2.0
v1.1.0
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor 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 HTML Rich Text for Block Editor Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetsindex.php:23
Maintenance & Trust

Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.0.11
Last updatedFeb 21, 2023
PHP min version5.6
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor Developer Profile

laurencebahiirwa

5 plugins · 3K total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-html-rich-text-for-block-editor/build/index.asset.php
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-html-rich-text-for-block-editor/build/index.js
Version Parameters
simple-html-rich-text-for-block-editor/build/index.asset.php

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple HTML Rich Text for Block Editor