Korea Map Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/korea-map

Puts korea map in post or page.

300 active installs v0.1.3 PHP 7.0+ WP 4.7+ Updated May 12, 2021
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Korea Map Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Korea Map 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 "korea-map" plugin version 0.1.3 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any detected dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, or file operations is a positive indicator. Furthermore, all detected outputs are properly escaped, and the plugin utilizes capability checks, which are good security practices. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities or CVEs in its history also suggests a well-maintained and secure plugin.

However, there are a couple of areas that warrant attention. The presence of a shortcode without explicit capability checks, although categorized as a protected entry point due to the capability check signal, could still present a theoretical risk if the capability check is not robust or if future changes introduce vulnerabilities. The complete absence of taint analysis flows and a lack of nonces on AJAX handlers (though there are no AJAX handlers) are points where further scrutiny or the implementation of more comprehensive security measures could be beneficial. The minimal attack surface is a strength, but a zero score for taint analysis might indicate limited testing or a very simple plugin.

In conclusion, "korea-map" v0.1.3 appears to be a secure plugin with good adherence to common security best practices. The reported data indicates a low risk profile. The primary area for potential improvement would be ensuring the robustness of existing capability checks and considering more thorough taint analysis, even for seemingly simple plugins, as attack vectors can evolve.

Key Concerns

  • Shortcode exists without explicit nonce check
  • Capability checks are present but could be more robust
Vulnerabilities
None known

Korea Map Security Vulnerabilities

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

Korea Map Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Korea Map Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[korea_map] inc\user.php:3
WordPress Hooks 3
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsinc\admin.php:5
actionadmin_menuinc\admin.php:6
actioninitinc\user.php:2
Maintenance & Trust

Korea Map Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.4.19
Last updatedMay 12, 2021
PHP min version7.0
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs300
Developer Profile

Korea Map Developer Profile

Jongmyoung Kim

3 plugins · 4K total installs

70
trust score
Avg Security Score
87/100
Avg Patch Time
139 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Korea Map

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/korea-map/css/style.css/wp-content/plugins/korea-map/js/kimsmap.js
Script Paths
//dapi.kakao.com/v2/maps/sdk.js?appkey=/wp-content/plugins/korea-map/js/kimsmap.js
Version Parameters
kims_csskimsmap_csskimsmap_js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
korea-map
JS Globals
g_arKimsParams
Shortcode Output
<div id="korea-map" style="width:height:
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Korea Map