MapView for Bing Maps Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/bingmaps

The MapView for Bing Maps plugin adds an interactive map(s) to your Wordpress Page or Post, using the Bing Maps AJAX Control.

20 active installs v1.4 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Aug 10, 2023
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is MapView for Bing Maps Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

MapView for Bing Maps 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 "bingmaps" plugin v1.4 demonstrates a generally strong security posture, particularly in its handling of entry points and SQL queries. The absence of any AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events with unprotected access significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the high percentage of SQL queries utilizing prepared statements is a positive indicator of secure database interaction. The plugin also incorporates nonce and capability checks, suggesting an effort to secure its functionalities. However, the presence of two instances of the `unserialize` function is a notable concern. Unsanitized serialized data can lead to serious vulnerabilities, including remote code execution, if an attacker can control the data being unserialized. While taint analysis shows no flows, this doesn't entirely mitigate the risk associated with `unserialize` if user-controlled input can be directly passed to it without prior sanitization. The plugin's history of zero known CVEs is excellent and suggests diligent development or a lack of successful past exploits, but it does not negate the potential risks identified in the static analysis.

Key Concerns

  • Dangerous function: unserialize usage
  • Output escaping not fully applied
Vulnerabilities
None known

MapView for Bing Maps Security Vulnerabilities

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

MapView for Bing Maps Release Timeline

v1.2
v1.0
v0.3
v0.2
v0.1
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

MapView for Bing Maps Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
2
Raw SQL Queries
1
30 prepared
Unescaped Output
9
19 escaped
Nonce Checks
2
Capability Checks
7
File Operations
17
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Dangerous Functions Found

unserialize$settings = unserialize($settings);include/bingmapslib_dbase_api.php:923
unserializereturn unserialize($sessionEntries[0]->sessionVal);include/bingmapslib_dbase_api.php:1659

SQL Query Safety

97% prepared31 total queries

Output Escaping

68% escaped28 total outputs
Attack Surface

MapView for Bing Maps Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actionadmin_print_stylesbingmaps.php:103
actionadmin_menubingmaps.php:113
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsbingmaps.php:115
filtersafe_style_cssinclude/bingmapslib_utils.php:96
Maintenance & Trust

MapView for Bing Maps Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.3.8
Last updatedAug 10, 2023
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

MapView for Bing Maps Developer Profile

Malcolm

3 plugins · 30 total installs

85
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect MapView for Bing Maps

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/bingmaps/css/bingmaps.css/wp-content/plugins/bingmaps/js/bingmaps.js
Script Paths
https://ecn.dev.virtualearth.net/mapcontrol/mapcontrol.ashx?v=7.0
Version Parameters
bingmaps.css?ver=bingmaps.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
bingmaps-map
HTML Comments
<!-- BingMaps not configured -->
Data Attributes
data-bingmaps-keydata-bingmaps-widthdata-bingmaps-heightdata-bingmaps-zoomdata-bingmaps-typedata-bingmaps-posn
JS Globals
BingMapsLibUtilsClassBingMapsLibEscapingClassBingMapsLibMigratePHPClasswindow.BingMapsLib
Shortcode Output
BingMaps not configuredBingMaps Shortcode must specify centre Coordinates
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about MapView for Bing Maps