WPGraphQL Blocks Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wpgraphql-blocks

Get gutenberg blocks as JSON through wp-graphql

400 active installs v2.2.0 PHP 7.1+ WP 6.0+ Updated Feb 26, 2025
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92
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WPGraphQL Blocks Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

WPGraphQL 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

The wpgraphql-blocks plugin version 2.2.0 presents a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, or external HTTP requests is a significant strength. Furthermore, the lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, including past CVEs, indicates a history of diligent security practices by the developers. The complete absence of taint analysis findings reinforces this positive assessment, suggesting no identified pathways for malicious data injection. The plugin's attack surface is effectively secured, with no unprotected entry points through AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events.

While the plugin's security is exceptionally good, the static analysis does note the presence of file operations. Without further context on these operations, it's impossible to determine if they pose a risk. However, given the overall clean code signals and lack of vulnerabilities, it is likely these are implemented securely. The absence of nonce and capability checks on entry points is a minor concern, as ideally, all entry points should have some form of authorization. However, given the lack of any attack surface and the plugin's specific function (likely client-side rendering of GraphQL data), this might be a deliberate design choice and not a significant risk in this specific context. Overall, this plugin appears to be very secure and well-maintained.

Key Concerns

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

WPGraphQL Blocks Security Vulnerabilities

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

WPGraphQL Blocks Release Timeline

v2.2.0Current
v2.1.2
v2.1.1
v2.1.0
v2.0.4
v2.0.3
v2.0.2
v2.0.1
v2.0
v1.0.13
v1.0.12
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

WPGraphQL Blocks Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped3 total outputs
Attack Surface

WPGraphQL Blocks Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actiongraphql_register_typesplugin.php:501
Maintenance & Trust

WPGraphQL Blocks Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.7.5
Last updatedFeb 26, 2025
PHP min version7.1
Downloads10K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs400
Developer Profile

WPGraphQL Blocks Developer Profile

Tom Phillips

1 plugin · 400 total installs

88
trust score
Avg Security Score
92/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect WPGraphQL Blocks

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wpgraphql-blocks/build/blocks.style.build.css/wp-content/plugins/wpgraphql-blocks/build/blocks.editor.build.css/wp-content/plugins/wpgraphql-blocks/build/blocks.build.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wpgraphql-blocks/build/blocks.build.js
Version Parameters
wpgraphql-blocks/build/blocks.style.build.css?ver=wpgraphql-blocks/build/blocks.editor.build.css?ver=wpgraphql-blocks/build/blocks.build.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
wp-block-wpgraphql-blocks-query-resultswp-block-wpgraphql-blocks-query-editor
Data Attributes
data-graphql-query-resultsdata-graphql-query-editor
JS Globals
wpGraphqlBlocksEditor
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/wpgraphql-blocks/v1/query
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WPGraphQL Blocks