tsParticles WP Block Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/tsparticles-block

Example block scaffolded with Create Block tool.

100 active installs v3.0.0 PHP 7.0+ WP 5.9+ Updated Dec 26, 2023
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is tsParticles WP Block Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

tsParticles WP Block has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The tsparticles-block plugin v3.0.0 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities (all queries use prepared statements), or output escaping issues suggests a meticulous approach to secure coding practices. Furthermore, the plugin does not engage in file operations or external HTTP requests, and the lack of any identified taint flows with unsanitized paths is a significant positive indicator. The plugin's attack surface is also zero, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, further minimizing potential entry points for attackers. The vulnerability history also shows no recorded CVEs, which is ideal and indicates a history of stable and secure development.

While the lack of nonce checks and capability checks are technically present in the static analysis results, their absence is not a direct concern given the total absence of any entry points like AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, or cron events. If the plugin were to introduce such entry points in the future without adding these checks, it would become a critical vulnerability. However, as it stands, the current implementation is robust. The only potential area for improvement would be to explicitly log or track capability checks, even if they are implicitly handled by the WordPress core for block-based plugins, to provide a more complete picture of security measures. Overall, this plugin appears to be very well-secured.

Vulnerabilities
None known

tsParticles WP Block Security Vulnerabilities

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

tsParticles WP Block 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

tsParticles WP Block Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actioninitwordpress-particles.php:33
actioninitwordpress-particles.php:38
Maintenance & Trust

tsParticles WP Block Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.1.10
Last updatedDec 26, 2023
PHP min version7.0
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs100
Developer Profile

tsParticles WP Block Developer Profile

Matteo Bruni

1 plugin · 100 total installs

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

How We Detect tsParticles WP Block

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/tsparticles-block/build/index.js/wp-content/plugins/tsparticles-block/build/style-index.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/tsparticles-block/block.js
Version Parameters
tsparticles-block/build/index.js?ver=tsparticles-block/build/style-index.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
wp-block-tsparticles-block-tsparticles-block
Data Attributes
data-tsparticles-options
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about tsParticles WP Block