Simple Fields Map extension Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-fields-map-extension

Extension to Simple Fields that adds a field type for selecting a location on a Google Map.

100 active installs v1.3.4 PHP + WP 3.8+ Updated Dec 18, 2013
geolocationgoogle-mapslatitudelongitudesimple-fields
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Simple Fields Map extension Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Simple Fields Map extension 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 static analysis of "simple-fields-map-extension" v1.3.4 reveals a strong adherence to secure coding practices. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events with unprotected entry points indicates a minimal attack surface. Furthermore, the code signals show no dangerous functions, all SQL queries are prepared, and all output is properly escaped. The lack of file operations, external HTTP requests, and the absence of taint analysis findings further bolster this positive security posture. The vulnerability history is also clean, with no known CVEs, which suggests a history of security diligence by the developers.

However, the complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks is a notable concern, even with the limited attack surface reported. While no vulnerabilities have been found to date, these missing security mechanisms could become a critical weakness if new entry points are introduced or if existing ones are unintentionally exposed. The plugin's current security is good, but there's room for improvement by implementing standard WordPress security checks for potential future-proofing.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks
  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Simple Fields Map extension Security Vulnerabilities

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

Simple Fields Map extension Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped5 total outputs
Attack Surface

Simple Fields Map extension Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptssimple-fields-map-extension.php:107
actionsimple_fields_register_field_typessimple-fields-map-extension.php:401
Maintenance & Trust

Simple Fields Map extension Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.7.41
Last updatedDec 18, 2013
PHP min version
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Simple Fields Map extension Developer Profile

Pär Thernström

11 plugins · 361K total installs

73
trust score
Avg Security Score
91/100
Avg Patch Time
1680 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Simple Fields Map extension

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-fields-map-extension/style.css/wp-content/plugins/simple-fields-map-extension/scripts.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-fields-map-extension/scripts.js
Version Parameters
simple-fields-map-extension/style.css?ver=simple-fields-map-extension/scripts.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
simple-fields-field-group-one-field-rowsimple-fields-field-group-one-field-row-col-firstsimple-fields-field-group-one-field-row-col-second
HTML Comments
Full example to add post type with maps and stuff In case I forget to comment it out, it will only be called when using on my test domain (hopefully pretty unique name :) To use the plugin <em>Simple Fields Map Extension</em> you must also have <a target="_blank" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/simple-fields/">Simple Fields</a> installed. Add admin scripts that the the plugin uses+5 more
Data Attributes
name="sf_map_test_field_fg"name="sf_map"name="defaultMapTypeId"name="defaultZoomLevel"name="defaultLocationLat"name="defaultLocationLng"+15 more
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple Fields Map extension