GA Tracking Code Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/ga-tracking-code

GA Tracking Code connects your WordPress website with Google Analytics. It adds the tracking script using the official installation method of Google A …

10 active installs v1.4 PHP + WP 3.1.0+ Updated May 28, 2023
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A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is GA Tracking Code Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

GA Tracking Code has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "ga-tracking-code" plugin v1.4 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any detected AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events with unprotected entry points significantly limits the plugin's attack surface. Furthermore, the code shows good practices with 100% of SQL queries using prepared statements and the presence of capability checks, indicating an awareness of secure coding principles. The vulnerability history also shows no known CVEs, suggesting a history of stable and secure operation.

However, a notable concern arises from the output escaping. With 11 total outputs and 64% properly escaped, there's a significant portion (36%) of outputs that might be unescaped. This could potentially lead to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-controlled data is directly outputted without proper sanitization. The lack of taint analysis data is also a limitation, as it prevents a deeper understanding of potential data flow vulnerabilities that might not be apparent through static function analysis alone. While the overall picture is positive, the unescaped output is a tangible risk that warrants attention.

In conclusion, the "ga-tracking-code" v1.4 plugin is generally well-secured with a minimal attack surface and good SQL handling. The absence of past vulnerabilities is a positive indicator. The primary weakness identified is the potential for unescaped output, which represents a moderate risk that should be addressed to achieve a more robust security profile. Further taint analysis would provide a more comprehensive security assessment.

Key Concerns

  • Unescaped output detected
Vulnerabilities
None known

GA Tracking Code Security Vulnerabilities

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

GA Tracking Code Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
4
7 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

64% escaped11 total outputs
Attack Surface

GA Tracking Code Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actionwp_headga-tracking-code.php:145
actionadmin_initga-tracking-code.php:151
actionadmin_menuga-tracking-code.php:152
actionplugins_loadedga-tracking-code.php:410
Maintenance & Trust

GA Tracking Code Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.2.9
Last updatedMay 28, 2023
PHP min version
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

GA Tracking Code Developer Profile

Francesco Taurino

4 plugins · 90 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect GA Tracking Code

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

Asset Fingerprints

Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/ga-tracking-code/ga-tracking-code.php

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about GA Tracking Code