MapBBCode for WordPress Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/mapbb

MapBB-shortcodes [map] for Leaflet based maps.

10 active installs v0.1 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Nov 6, 2013
mapmapsopenstreetmaposmshortcode
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is MapBBCode for WordPress Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 12yr ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin "mapbb" v0.1 demonstrates a very strong security posture based on the static analysis and vulnerability history provided. The code analysis reveals a clean codebase with no dangerous functions, no raw SQL queries, and all identified outputs are properly escaped. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces the attack surface. Crucially, there are no observed taint flows, indicating a lack of exploitable paths for data manipulation or code execution. The plugin's vulnerability history is also completely clear, with zero known CVEs.

While the plugin exhibits excellent security practices, a minor concern arises from the lack of any capability checks or nonce checks. The single shortcode entry point, although currently unprotected in terms of explicit authorization, does not present an immediate critical risk as there are no detected taint flows or dangerous functions that could be leveraged through it. However, this absence of authorization checks is a potential weakness that could become a problem if the plugin's functionality evolves to handle sensitive data or operations in the future.

In conclusion, "mapbb" v0.1 is currently a very secure plugin. Its strengths lie in its clean code and lack of historical vulnerabilities. The primary weakness is the absence of explicit authorization checks on its entry points, which, while not exploitable with the current code, represents a missed best practice for future-proofing.

Key Concerns

  • Missing capability checks
  • Missing nonce checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

MapBBCode for WordPress Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

MapBBCode for WordPress 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

MapBBCode for WordPress Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[map] mapbb.php:70
WordPress Hooks 2
actionwp_print_stylesmapbb.php:52
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsmapbb.php:53
Maintenance & Trust

MapBBCode for WordPress Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.7.41
Last updatedNov 6, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating80/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs10
Developer Profile

MapBBCode for WordPress Developer Profile

Alexander Sapozhnikov

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 MapBBCode for WordPress

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/mapbb/dist/lib/leaflet.css/wp-content/plugins/mapbb/dist/lib/leaflet.draw.css/wp-content/plugins/mapbb/dist/lib/leaflet.ie.css/wp-content/plugins/mapbb/dist/lib/leaflet.draw.ie.css/wp-content/plugins/mapbb/dist/lib/leaflet.js/wp-content/plugins/mapbb/dist/lib/leaflet.draw.js/wp-content/plugins/mapbb/dist/lib/Bing.js/wp-content/plugins/mapbb/dist/mapbbcode.js+2 more
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/mapbb/init.js
Version Parameters
mapbb/dist/lib/leaflet.css?ver=mapbb/dist/lib/leaflet.draw.css?ver=mapbb/dist/lib/leaflet.ie.css?ver=mapbb/dist/lib/leaflet.draw.ie.css?ver=mapbb/dist/lib/leaflet.js?ver=mapbb/dist/lib/leaflet.draw.js?ver=mapbb/dist/lib/Bing.js?ver=mapbb/dist/mapbbcode.js?ver=mapbb/dist/mapbbcode-config.js?ver=mapbb/init.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
mapBBcode
Shortcode Output
<div id="map[0-9a-f]+"><script language="javascript">if(mapBBcode) mapBBcode.show('map[0-9a-f]+');</script>
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about MapBBCode for WordPress