Google Maps Hyperlink Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/google-maps-hyperlink

Converts a shortcode with the format [gmaplink name="description" gps="xºxx.xxxN,xºxx.xxxW"] to a google maps hyperlink

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 2.5+ Updated Nov 11, 2019
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Google Maps Hyperlink Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 6yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'google-maps-hyperlink' plugin version 1.0 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, and external HTTP requests is a significant positive indicator. Furthermore, the fact that all identified SQL queries use prepared statements and all outputs are properly escaped suggests a good understanding of secure coding practices within the plugin. The vulnerability history being completely clear of any CVEs, regardless of severity, is also a very reassuring sign, indicating a lack of previously discovered exploitable flaws.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Google Maps Hyperlink Security Vulnerabilities

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

Google Maps Hyperlink Release Timeline

v1.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Google Maps Hyperlink 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 Maps Hyperlink Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[gmaplink] gmaphyperlink.php:27
Maintenance & Trust

Google Maps Hyperlink Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested
Last updatedNov 11, 2019
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Google Maps Hyperlink Developer Profile

Claudio Tereso

1 plugin · 10 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 Maps Hyperlink

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<A href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=" target="_blank"></A>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Google Maps Hyperlink