Steve's Attributes Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/steves-attributes

Extends Gutenberg blocks to easily add custom attributes to links in various blocks without resorting to custom HTML.

0 active installs v1.1.0 PHP + WP + Updated Feb 19, 2026
attributesblockscustom-attributesgutenberglinks
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Steve's Attributes Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 1mo ago
Risk Assessment

The steves-attributes plugin v1.1.0 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes that are exposed to potential attackers. Furthermore, the code signals indicate a lack of dangerous functions, all SQL queries use prepared statements, and all identified output is properly escaped. The absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and reliance on secure WordPress core functions like nonce and capability checks further bolsters its security. The vulnerability history also shows no recorded CVEs, suggesting a consistently secure development history for this plugin.

While the static analysis reveals no immediate vulnerabilities, the complete absence of identified entry points is unusual for a plugin. This could indicate a very niche functionality or that the plugin relies entirely on hooks and filters that are triggered by other plugins or themes. The lack of explicit capability checks on potential but not-yet-identified entry points could be a concern if the plugin's functionality were to evolve to include user-facing interactions that require authorization. However, based solely on the provided data, there are no concrete vulnerabilities detected, presenting a low-risk profile.

In conclusion, steves-attributes v1.1.0 appears to be a highly secure plugin with robust coding practices. The absence of known vulnerabilities and the strong adherence to secure coding principles in the static analysis are commendable. The only potential area for observation would be if the plugin's scope or functionality expands, requiring reassessment of entry point security. As it stands, the plugin presents a very low security risk.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Steve's Attributes Security Vulnerabilities

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

Steve's Attributes Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped3 total outputs
Attack Surface

Steve's Attributes Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetssteves-attributes.php:36
filterrender_blocksteves-attributes.php:81
Maintenance & Trust

Steve's Attributes Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedFeb 19, 2026
PHP min version
Downloads116

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Steve's Attributes Developer Profile

stevegibbs

2 plugins · 0 total installs

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

How We Detect Steve's Attributes

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/steves-attributes/steves-attributes.css/wp-content/plugins/steves-attributes/steves-attributes.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/steves-attributes/steves-attributes.js
Version Parameters
steves-attributes.js?ver=steves-attributes.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
customLinkAttrs
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Steve's Attributes