Independent Analytics – WordPress Analytics Plugin Security & Risk Analysis

The plugin "independent-analytics" v2.14.4 exhibits a generally strong security posture, with no known vulnerabilities or CVEs recorded. Static analysis reveals a limited attack surface, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events exposed. However, there are a couple of areas that warrant attention. The presence of 192 SQL queries, with only 46% using prepared statements, indicates a potential for SQL injection vulnerabilities if not carefully managed. Additionally, the taint analysis shows two flows with unsanitized paths, although these are not classified as critical or high severity. This suggests that while the plugin is well-maintained and has a clean vulnerability history, developers should be mindful of sanitizing all input and ensuring robust prepared statement usage for all database interactions to mitigate any potential risks.