Blade Engine Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-blade-engine

Adds Blade functionality to your theme

20 active installs v1.0.1 PHP + WP 4.8+ Updated Aug 6, 2017
bladeblade-render-engineenginelaravelrender
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Blade Engine Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "wp-blade-engine" v1.0.1 plugin exhibits a generally positive security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified dangerous functions, external HTTP requests, or raw SQL queries, indicating good practices in these areas. The absence of known vulnerabilities in its history is also a strong indicator of a well-maintained codebase.

However, there are notable concerns. The analysis reveals that 100% of the single output detected is not properly escaped, presenting a significant risk of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the plugin performs file operations, and without proper validation or sanitization, these could potentially lead to insecure file handling. The lack of nonce and capability checks across all entry points, though the attack surface is currently zero, means that if any new entry points are introduced in the future, they would be vulnerable to unauthorized actions and CSRF attacks.

In conclusion, while the plugin has a clean vulnerability history and avoids several common pitfalls, the unescaped output is a critical flaw that needs immediate attention. The file operations also warrant careful review. Addressing these specific weaknesses will significantly improve the plugin's overall security.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output detected
  • File operations present without other checks
  • Missing nonce checks on entry points
  • Missing capability checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Blade Engine Security Vulnerabilities

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

Blade Engine Release Timeline

v1.0.1Current
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Blade Engine Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

0% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Blade Engine Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Blade Engine Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.8.28
Last updatedAug 6, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Blade Engine Developer Profile

Lars Jansen

2 plugins · 20 total installs

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

How We Detect Blade Engine

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-blade-engine/resources/css/app.css/wp-content/plugins/wp-blade-engine/resources/js/app.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-blade-engine/resources/js/app.js
Version Parameters
wp-blade-engine/resources/css/app.css?ver=wp-blade-engine/resources/js/app.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
render_blade_viewget_rendered_blade_view
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Blade Engine