WP Go Maps Block Security & Risk Analysis

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The easiest-to-use Google Maps plugin is now available as a standalone map block! Create custom Google maps or OpenLayers maps with high-quality marke …

3K active installs v1.0.0 PHP 7.0+ WP 6.0+ Updated Apr 14, 2025
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100
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Go Maps Block Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 11mo ago
Risk Assessment

The static analysis of wp-go-maps-block v1.0.0 indicates a generally strong security posture with several good practices in place. The absence of dangerous functions, use of prepared statements for all SQL queries, and proper output escaping are all positive signs. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerabilities, indicating a history of stable and secure code. However, the analysis does reveal some areas for improvement. The plugin performs a file operation which, without further context, could represent a potential risk if not handled securely. Additionally, the complete lack of nonce checks and capability checks across all entry points is a significant concern. While the attack surface appears minimal at this version, this absence of built-in access controls makes any future expansion of entry points or introduction of new features much more susceptible to unauthorized access and manipulation. The lack of taint analysis results also means that potential data flow vulnerabilities, especially those involving user-supplied input, may not have been detected.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks on entry points
  • No capability checks on entry points
  • File operations present, security context unknown
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Go Maps Block Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP Go Maps Block Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped8 total outputs
Attack Surface

WP Go Maps Block Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actionenqueue_block_assetswp-go-maps-block.php:43
actioninitwp-go-maps-block.php:44
filterwpgmza_internal_engine_build_version_pluginswp-go-maps-block.php:46
actionplugins_loadedwp-go-maps-block.php:441
Maintenance & Trust

WP Go Maps Block Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.8.5
Last updatedApr 14, 2025
PHP min version7.0
Downloads17K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings19
Active installs3K
Developer Profile

WP Go Maps Block Developer Profile

WPGMaps

2 plugins · 303K total installs

74
trust score
Avg Security Score
93/100
Avg Patch Time
683 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect WP Go Maps Block

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-go-maps-block/css/block.css/wp-content/plugins/wp-go-maps-block/js/block.js/wp-content/plugins/wp-go-maps-block/lib/ol.css/wp-content/plugins/wp-go-maps-block/lib/ol.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-go-maps-block/js/block.js/wp-content/plugins/wp-go-maps-block/lib/ol.js
Version Parameters
wp-go-maps-block/css/block.css?ver=wp-go-maps-block/js/block.js?ver=wp-go-maps-block/lib/ol.css?ver=wp-go-maps-block/lib/ol.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
wpgmza_mapwpgmza_standalone_map_blockwpgmza-auto-leftwpgmza-auto-centerwpgmza-auto-right
Data Attributes
data-maps-enginedata-build-enginedata-icondata-latdata-lngdata-zoom+2 more
JS Globals
wpgmzaStandaloneBlockLocalized
Shortcode Output
<div class='wpgmza_map_wrapper'><div
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Go Maps Block