Scroll Stop Google Maps Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/scroll-stop-google-maps

This plugin simply stops any Google map iframe from zooming in/out as the user scrolls past it on a page. It places an overlay over the iframe that th …

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 4.8+ Updated Jul 20, 2017
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
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Safety Verdict

Is Scroll Stop Google Maps Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Scroll Stop Google 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

Based on the provided static analysis, the "scroll-stop-google-maps" plugin v1.0 exhibits a very strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, all SQL queries are secured with prepared statements, and all outputs are properly escaped. Furthermore, there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, indicating a contained and predictable codebase. The absence of any identified taint flows with unsanitized paths further strengthens this assessment, suggesting that user-supplied data is not being mishandled in ways that could lead to exploits.

The plugin's vulnerability history is also clean, with no recorded CVEs. This suggests a consistent track record of secure development or diligent patching of any past issues. The plugin also demonstrates good practices by having no apparent attack surface through AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, or cron events that lack proper authentication or permission checks. This makes it difficult for attackers to find entry points into the plugin's functionality. The plugin also does not bundle any external libraries, which removes the risk associated with using potentially outdated or vulnerable third-party code.

While the plugin appears exceptionally secure based on this data, the complete absence of nonce checks, capability checks, and attack surface points is unusual. In a real-world scenario, even simple plugins often have some form of interaction or need for capability checks. This lack of any identified checks might indicate a very simple plugin with no user-facing interaction or administrative settings, or it could suggest that the analysis might be incomplete in identifying potential implicit entry points. However, strictly based on the provided data, the plugin is highly secure.

Key Concerns

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

Scroll Stop Google Maps Security Vulnerabilities

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

Scroll Stop Google 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

Scroll Stop Google Maps Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsgooglemaps-scroll.php:26
Maintenance & Trust

Scroll Stop Google Maps Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.8.28
Last updatedJul 20, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Scroll Stop Google Maps Developer Profile

jqrambo

2 plugins · 20 total installs

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

How We Detect Scroll Stop Google Maps

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/scroll-stop-google-maps/public/css/googlemaps-scroll.css/wp-content/plugins/scroll-stop-google-maps/public/js/googlemaps-scroll.js
Version Parameters
scroll-stop-google-maps/public/css/googlemaps-scroll.css?ver=scroll-stop-google-maps/public/js/googlemaps-scroll.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Scroll Stop Google Maps