Simple Static Google Maps Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-static-google-maps

Inserts a static google map at the bottom of a post or page when an address is entered in the post meta box. No API keys required.

10 active installs v2.1 PHP + WP 3.0+ Updated Mar 5, 2016
googlemapmapsquicksimple
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Simple Static Google Maps Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'simple-static-google-maps' plugin version 2.1 demonstrates a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes exposed without authentication, and no cron events that could be exploited. The code also exhibits excellent security practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and all output properly escaped. Furthermore, file operations and external HTTP requests are absent, minimizing potential attack vectors. The presence of nonce and capability checks, even with a limited attack surface, indicates a proactive approach to security.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Simple Static Google Maps Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Simple Static Google Maps Release Timeline

v2.1Current
v2.0
v1.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Simple Static Google Maps Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

Simple Static Google Maps Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionsave_postsimple-static-googlemaps.php:17
actionadd_meta_boxessimple-static-googlemaps.php:18
actionthe_contentsimple-static-googlemaps.php:19
Maintenance & Trust

Simple Static Google Maps Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.4.34
Last updatedMar 5, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads9K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Simple Static Google Maps Developer Profile

Garrett Grimm

8 plugins · 111K total installs

67
trust score
Avg Security Score
83/100
Avg Patch Time
881 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Simple Static Google Maps

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
listing-static-map
Data Attributes
name="static_map_address[address]"name="static_map_address[city]"name="static_map_address[state]"name="static_map_address[zip]"
Shortcode Output
<div class="listing-static-map"><img src="http://maps.google.com/maps/api/staticmap?
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple Static Google Maps