
Podcast Analytics for OP3 Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/podcast-analytics-for-op3Integrate OP3 open podcast analytics with WordPress: prefix your feed automatically and view download stats in your dashboard.
Is Podcast Analytics for OP3 Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 100/100Podcast Analytics for OP3 has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The "podcast-analytics-for-op3" plugin v2.0.7 exhibits a generally good security posture with a low risk profile based on the provided analysis. The plugin demonstrates strong adherence to secure coding practices, with a high percentage of properly escaped output and all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements. The absence of known vulnerabilities in its history further suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase. However, there is one significant area of concern: an unprotected AJAX handler represents a potential entry point for attackers. While the taint analysis found no critical or high-severity issues, and dangerous functions are minimal, the lack of authentication on an AJAX endpoint is a notable weakness that could be exploited if that handler performs sensitive operations or exposes information.
Key Concerns
- AJAX handler without authentication
- Presence of a dangerous function (preg_replace(/e))
Podcast Analytics for OP3 Security Vulnerabilities
Podcast Analytics for OP3 Release Timeline
Podcast Analytics for OP3 Code Analysis
Dangerous Functions Found
SQL Query Safety
Output Escaping
Data Flow Analysis
Podcast Analytics for OP3 Attack Surface
AJAX Handlers 2
WordPress Hooks 11
Maintenance & Trust
Podcast Analytics for OP3 Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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Podcast Analytics for OP3 Developer Profile
2 plugins · 10 total installs
How We Detect Podcast Analytics for OP3
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
Asset Fingerprints
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