Google Docs oEmbed Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/google-docs-oembed

Embed Google documents, spreadsheets and presentations in your posts or pages.

200 active installs v1.0.10 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Oct 15, 2016
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CVEs total0
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Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Google Docs oEmbed Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "google-docs-oembed" plugin v1.0.10 exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, SQL queries without prepared statements, unescaped outputs, file operations, or external HTTP requests suggests diligent coding practices. The complete lack of any known CVEs, historical or current, further reinforces this positive assessment, indicating a history of secure development and maintenance for this plugin.

While the static analysis reveals a remarkably clean codebase with zero entry points and no taint flows, it's important to acknowledge the absence of specific security checks like nonce checks and capability checks. In a plugin with a larger attack surface or more complex functionality, these omissions could represent potential risks. However, given the plugin's apparent focus (implied by the name "google-docs-oembed"), and the data showing zero attack surface elements, these omissions do not currently translate to a significant security concern.

In conclusion, the "google-docs-oembed" plugin v1.0.10 appears to be exceptionally secure, with no identifiable vulnerabilities from the provided data. The development team has adhered to best practices for secure coding. The primary area for potential, albeit currently unrealized, concern is the lack of specific authorization checks on entry points, which is mitigated by the current lack of such entry points.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Google Docs oEmbed Security Vulnerabilities

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

Google Docs oEmbed 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

Google Docs oEmbed Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Google Docs oEmbed Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.6.30
Last updatedOct 15, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Google Docs oEmbed Developer Profile

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2 plugins · 210 total installs

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

How We Detect Google Docs oEmbed

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

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Google Docs oEmbed