F13 Google Maps Security & Risk Analysis

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If you own a shop, host events, or have any other need to add a google map reference to your WordPress blog, try F13 Google Maps Shortcode.

10 active installs v2.0.1 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Oct 28, 2021
apigoogle-mapsmapsshortcode
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is F13 Google Maps Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

F13 Google Maps has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "f13-google-maps-shortcode" plugin v2.0.1 exhibits a generally good security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any known CVEs, critical taint flows, or dangerous functions is a significant strength. Furthermore, the use of prepared statements for all SQL queries and the limited number of entry points are positive indicators. However, there are areas for improvement that introduce potential risks. The plugin has a notable lack of capability checks and nonce checks, which are crucial for securing entry points, even though the current analysis shows zero unprotected entry points. Additionally, a significant portion of output is not properly escaped, which could lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if the unescaped output contains user-controlled data. The single external HTTP request also warrants scrutiny to ensure it is handled securely.

Key Concerns

  • Missing capability checks
  • Missing nonce checks
  • Insufficient output escaping (40% unescaped)
  • External HTTP request without clear security context
Vulnerabilities
None known

F13 Google Maps Security Vulnerabilities

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

F13 Google Maps Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

60% escaped5 total outputs
Attack Surface

F13 Google Maps Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[googlemap] controllers\control.php:7
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_menucontrollers\admin.php:7
actionadmin_initcontrollers\admin.php:8
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsgoogle-maps-shortcode.php:25
Maintenance & Trust

F13 Google Maps Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.8.13
Last updatedOct 28, 2021
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

F13 Google Maps Developer Profile

f13dev

8 plugins · 90 total installs

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

How We Detect F13 Google Maps

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/f13-google-maps-shortcode/css/google-maps.css
Version Parameters
f13-google-maps-shortcode/css/google-maps.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
f13-google-maps-error
Shortcode Output
<div class="f13-google-maps-error">
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about F13 Google Maps