Map Block for Mapbox Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/map-block-for-mapbox

Embed maps on your site using Mapbox

20 active installs v1.0.1 PHP + WP 5.0+ Updated Dec 20, 2018
blockembedmapmapbox
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Map Block for Mapbox Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of the 'map-block-for-mapbox' plugin v1.0.1 reveals a generally strong security posture. The plugin exhibits excellent practices in its code, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, and all output properly escaped. Crucially, there are no identified flows with unsanitized paths in the taint analysis, and no external HTTP requests are made, minimizing common attack vectors. The absence of file operations further solidifies this secure foundation.

However, the complete lack of capability checks and nonce checks across all identified entry points, albeit zero in number, presents a potential concern. While the current attack surface is zero, this indicates a lack of defensive mechanisms that could become problematic if the plugin evolves or if future vulnerabilities are introduced that create new entry points without proper authorization checks. The vulnerability history is clean, with no known CVEs, which is a positive indicator of the developer's diligence or the plugin's maturity.

In conclusion, the plugin demonstrates robust secure coding practices within its current codebase. The primary area for improvement lies in implementing authorization and integrity checks (nonces and capabilities) for any future entry points. The absence of any historical vulnerabilities is a strong positive, but proactive security measures for potential future expansions are recommended.

Key Concerns

  • No capability checks implemented
  • No nonce checks implemented
Vulnerabilities
None known

Map Block for Mapbox Security Vulnerabilities

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

Map Block for Mapbox Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped1 total outputs
Attack Surface

Map Block for Mapbox Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 6
actionactivated_pluginmap-block-mapbox.php:44
actionenqueue_block_assetssrc\init.php:51
actionwp_enqueue_scriptssrc\init.php:75
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetssrc\init.php:128
actionadmin_initsrc\init.php:154
actionadmin_menusrc\init.php:177
Maintenance & Trust

Map Block for Mapbox Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.1.22
Last updatedDec 20, 2018
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Map Block for Mapbox Developer Profile

Sam Hermes

2 plugins · 120 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Map Block for Mapbox

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/map-block-for-mapbox/dist/blocks.style.build.css/wp-content/plugins/map-block-for-mapbox/dist/blocks.editor.build.css/wp-content/plugins/map-block-for-mapbox/dist/blocks.build.js
Script Paths
https://api.tiles.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/v0.48.0/mapbox-gl.jshttps://api.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/plugins/mapbox-gl-geocoder/v2.3.0/mapbox-gl-geocoder.min.js
Version Parameters
map-block-for-mapbox/dist/blocks.style.build.css?ver=map-block-for-mapbox/dist/blocks.editor.build.css?ver=map-block-for-mapbox/dist/mapbox-block.js?ver=map-block-for-mapbox/dist/blocks.build.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
mapbox-gl-controlmapbox-gl-draw_ctrl-groupmapboxgl-popup
Data Attributes
data-mapbox-token
JS Globals
mapboxBlock
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Map Block for Mapbox