WP Google Auto Directions Path Finder Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-google-auto-directions-path-finder

Calculates the best route between two points using google directions. With auto detection for both points.

10 active installs v1.1.0 PHP + WP 3.1+ Updated Jul 26, 2015
autodirectionsfindgoogle-mapspath
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP Google Auto Directions Path Finder Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP Google Auto Directions Path Finder 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 wp-google-auto-directions-path-finder plugin v1.1.0 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. A significant positive is the complete absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, and unsanitized output. The plugin also has no recorded vulnerabilities, suggesting a well-maintained and secure codebase historically. The limited attack surface, with only one shortcode and no unprotected entry points, further contributes to its security. However, the lack of nonce and capability checks across all identified entry points, even though the attack surface is small, represents a notable concern. This could potentially allow for unintended actions if the shortcode were to be manipulated by an attacker, especially in certain contexts.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks on entry points
  • No capability checks on entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

WP Google Auto Directions Path Finder Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

WP Google Auto Directions Path Finder Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped16 total outputs
Attack Surface

WP Google Auto Directions Path Finder Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[wpgadpf] wp-google-auto-directions-path-finder.php:62
WordPress Hooks 5
actionwp_enqueue_scriptswp-google-auto-directions-path-finder.php:58
actionadmin_menuwp-google-auto-directions-path-finder.php:59
actionadmin_initwp-google-auto-directions-path-finder.php:60
filterthe_contentwp-google-auto-directions-path-finder.php:61
actionmedia_buttonswp-google-auto-directions-path-finder.php:63
Maintenance & Trust

WP Google Auto Directions Path Finder Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.2.39
Last updatedJul 26, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

WP Google Auto Directions Path Finder Developer Profile

lucia.intelisano

6 plugins · 150 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
88/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect WP Google Auto Directions Path Finder

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/wp-google-auto-directions-path-finder/css/stylemapwpgadpf.css/wp-content/plugins/wp-google-auto-directions-path-finder/js/scriptmapwpgadpf.js
Script Paths
https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?v=3.exp&signed_in=true&libraries=places,geometry
Version Parameters
wp-google-auto-directions-path-finder/css/stylemapwpgadpf.css?ver=wp-google-auto-directions-path-finder/js/scriptmapwpgadpf.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Data Attributes
data-url_plugin
JS Globals
wgadpf
Shortcode Output
<div id="map_canvas" style="width: 100%; height: 400px;"></div><script type="text/javascript">var map;var directionsDisplay;
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP Google Auto Directions Path Finder