Responsive Image Maps Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/responsive-image-maps

Makes image maps responsive by packaging the RWD Image Maps jQuery plugin for use in WordPress.

4K active installs v1.4 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Nov 28, 2017
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Responsive Image Maps Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'responsive-image-maps' v1.4 plugin exhibits a remarkably secure static analysis profile, with no identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, or unescaped outputs. The absence of SQL queries, file operations, external HTTP requests, and taint flows further strengthens its security posture. This suggests a development approach that prioritizes secure coding practices, particularly regarding data sanitization and input validation.

The plugin's vulnerability history is also clean, with no recorded CVEs. This, combined with the static analysis results, indicates a low likelihood of readily exploitable vulnerabilities within this version of the plugin. However, the complete lack of entry points (AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, cron events) is unusual and could imply a very limited functionality or that the plugin relies entirely on external integration. While this minimizes direct attack vectors within the plugin itself, it's worth considering if this design choice impacts its overall usefulness or if essential functionalities are being handled elsewhere in a less secure manner.

In conclusion, 'responsive-image-maps' v1.4 presents a strong security profile based on the provided data, with excellent coding practices and a clean vulnerability history. The main area for consideration is the total absence of exposed functionalities, which, while secure in isolation, might warrant further investigation into how it integrates and operates within a WordPress environment.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Responsive Image Maps Security Vulnerabilities

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

Responsive Image 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

Responsive Image Maps Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsresponsive-image-maps.php:32
actionwp_headresponsive-image-maps.php:45
Maintenance & Trust

Responsive Image Maps Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.1.42
Last updatedNov 28, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads57K

Community Trust

Rating98/100
Number of ratings64
Active installs4K
Developer Profile

Responsive Image Maps Developer Profile

Philip Newcomer

7 plugins · 4K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Responsive Image Maps

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/responsive-image-maps/jquery.rwdImageMaps.min.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/responsive-image-maps/jquery.rwdImageMaps.min.js
Version Parameters
responsive-image-maps/jquery.rwdImageMaps.min.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Responsive Image Maps