Google Map V3 for IDN Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/google-map-v3-for-idn

This plugin will embed a google map using shortcode or as a widget. This plugin is a different version of Simple Google Map.

30 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.5+ Updated Dec 7, 2009
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Google Map V3 for IDN Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Google Map V3 for IDN has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 16yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'google-map-v3-for-idn' plugin version 1.0 exhibits a mixed security posture. While it boasts a limited attack surface with no unprotected entry points and uses prepared statements for all SQL queries, several concerning code signals are present. The use of the `create_function` construct is a significant red flag, as it can lead to arbitrary code execution if not handled with extreme care. Furthermore, the low percentage of properly escaped output (15%) indicates a high risk of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. The taint analysis, while not revealing critical or high severity issues, did show two flows with unsanitized paths, which warrants attention. The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no recorded CVEs, suggesting a lack of past exploitation or discovery. However, this lack of history does not negate the risks identified in the static analysis. The primary weaknesses lie in the insecure function usage and insufficient output escaping, which could be exploited despite the absence of known CVEs.

Key Concerns

  • Use of dangerous function 'create_function'
  • Low percentage of properly escaped output
  • Taint flows with unsanitized paths
  • No nonce checks
  • No capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Google Map V3 for IDN Security Vulnerabilities

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

Google Map V3 for IDN Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
1
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
45
8 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
1
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Dangerous Functions Found

create_functionadd_action('widgets_init', create_function('', 'return register_widget("GMVwidget");'));google-map-idn.php:173

Output Escaping

15% escaped53 total outputs
Data Flows
2 unsanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows2 with unsanitized paths
GMVoptions (google-map-idn.php:262)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

Google Map V3 for IDN Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[GMV] google-map-idn.php:159
WordPress Hooks 3
actionwp_headgoogle-map-idn.php:65
actionwidgets_initgoogle-map-idn.php:173
actionadmin_menugoogle-map-idn.php:256
Maintenance & Trust

Google Map V3 for IDN Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.8.5
Last updatedDec 7, 2009
PHP min version
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs30
Developer Profile

Google Map V3 for IDN Developer Profile

raphaelber

1 plugin · 30 total installs

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

How We Detect Google Map V3 for IDN

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/google-map-v3-for-idn/style.css
Script Paths
http://maps.google.com/maps/api/js?sensor=false&language=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
GMVwidgetinfoWindow
HTML Comments
<!-- styles for Google Map V3 for IDN --><!-- end styles for Google Map V3 for IDN -->
Data Attributes
id='GMV'class='text'class='submit'id='GMV'
JS Globals
window.onload = makeMap;
Shortcode Output
[GMV lat=[GMV address=[GMV zoom=[GMV type=
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Google Map V3 for IDN