Really Simple Maps Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/really-simple-maps

The easiest way to integrate google maps in your wordpress site. Just add the shortcode in any post or page and your map will be displayed!

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.3+ Updated Dec 16, 2014
maps-google-map-api-v3-shortcode
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Really Simple Maps Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'really-simple-maps' plugin v1.0 demonstrates a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, and external HTTP requests is commendable. Furthermore, the 100% use of prepared statements for SQL and proper output escaping indicates good development practices for data handling and presentation. The plugin also correctly omits nonce checks and capability checks, which might seem like a weakness but is likely a reflection of its very limited attack surface, with only one shortcode and no AJAX, REST API, or cron events exposed without authentication.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Really Simple Maps Security Vulnerabilities

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

Really Simple Maps 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

Really Simple Maps Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[Simple Maps] Simple-Maps.php:73
Maintenance & Trust

Really Simple Maps Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.1.42
Last updatedDec 16, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs10
Alternatives

Really Simple Maps Alternatives

No alternatives data available yet.

Developer Profile

Really Simple Maps Developer Profile

StavrosKen

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 Really Simple Maps

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

Asset Fingerprints

Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/really-simple-maps/maps.google.com.js

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
id="map_canvas"
JS Globals
mapgeocoderGBrowserIsCompatibleGMap2GLatLngGClientGeocoder+3 more
Shortcode Output
<div id="map_canvas" style="width:<script src='http://maps.google.com/maps?file=api&amp;v=2&amp;key=<img src="
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Really Simple Maps