Interactive Regional Map of Florida Security & Risk Analysis

The "interactive-map-of-florida" plugin v1.0 presents a mixed security posture. On the positive side, the plugin has a very limited attack surface with only one shortcode entry point, and importantly, no AJAX handlers or REST API routes that are unprotected. All SQL queries are properly prepared, and there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, which are excellent security practices. However, a significant concern is the complete lack of output escaping across all 59 detected outputs. This means any data rendered by the plugin, if it originates from an untrusted source or contains malicious characters, could lead to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. The taint analysis also revealed two flows with unsanitized paths, although they are not categorized as critical or high severity, this indicates potential weaknesses in how data is handled that could be exploited in conjunction with other vulnerabilities.

The plugin's vulnerability history is a major red flag. It has a known CVE that is currently unpatched, classified as medium severity. This is particularly concerning given the recent date of this vulnerability (June 2025). The common vulnerability type being "Missing Authorization" in the past suggests a pattern of insecure handling of user roles and permissions, which, when combined with unescaped output, could create significant security risks. While the current version avoids some common pitfalls like unprotected AJAX/REST endpoints, the persistent issue with unpatched vulnerabilities and the pervasive lack of output escaping make this plugin a significant risk, especially if the past "Missing Authorization" vulnerabilities are related to its current functionality or could be triggered via its shortcode.

In conclusion, the plugin demonstrates good practices in limiting its attack surface and secure database interaction. However, the critical absence of output escaping and a recent, unpatched medium-severity vulnerability with a history of authorization issues create substantial security concerns. The potential for XSS due to unescaped output, coupled with past authorization flaws and the current unpatched CVE, necessitates careful consideration and remediation before widespread deployment.