Simple MyISAM to InnoDB Security & Risk Analysis

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Using this plugin we can convert MyISAM storage engine type to InnoDB . We always recommend backing up your MySQL database before using this plugin.

1K active installs v1.4 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.2.2+ Updated Sep 28, 2023
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CVEs total0
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Safety Verdict

Is Simple MyISAM to InnoDB Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Simple MyISAM to InnoDB 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 plugin "simple-myisam-to-innodb" v1.4 demonstrates a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface, and all entry points are reported as protected. Furthermore, the lack of dangerous functions, file operations, and external HTTP requests are positive indicators. The presence of a nonce check is also a good practice.

However, there are areas for improvement. The plugin uses prepared statements for only 50% of its SQL queries, leaving a portion vulnerable to SQL injection if user-supplied data is involved and not properly sanitized beforehand. Additionally, with only 45% of its outputs properly escaped, there's a risk of cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if sensitive data is displayed without adequate sanitization. The complete absence of recorded vulnerabilities in its history is a positive sign, suggesting a consistent development focus on security, or perhaps a lack of targeted analysis historically. Overall, while the plugin's limited attack surface is a significant strength, the incomplete use of prepared statements and insufficient output escaping represent potential weaknesses that should be addressed.

Key Concerns

  • SQL queries not using prepared statements
  • Output not properly escaped
Vulnerabilities
None known

Simple MyISAM to InnoDB Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Simple MyISAM to InnoDB Release Timeline

v1.4Current
v1.3
v1.2
v1.1
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Simple MyISAM to InnoDB Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
1
1 prepared
Unescaped Output
6
5 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

SQL Query Safety

50% prepared2 total queries

Output Escaping

45% escaped11 total outputs
Data Flows · Security
All sanitized

Data Flow Analysis

2 flows
SMTI_manage_update (simple-myisam-to-innodb.php:47)
Source (user input) Sink (dangerous op) Sanitizer Transform Unsanitized Sanitized
Attack Surface

Simple MyISAM to InnoDB Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
actionadmin_menusimple-myisam-to-innodb.php:28
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptssimple-myisam-to-innodb.php:36
Maintenance & Trust

Simple MyISAM to InnoDB Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.3.8
Last updatedSep 28, 2023
PHP min version5.6
Downloads20K

Community Trust

Rating96/100
Number of ratings20
Active installs1K
Alternatives

Simple MyISAM to InnoDB Alternatives

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Developer Profile

Simple MyISAM to InnoDB Developer Profile

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2 plugins · 1K total installs

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Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Simple MyISAM to InnoDB

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/simple-myisam-to-innodb/css/style.css
Version Parameters
simple-myisam-to-innodb/css/style.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
window.location.href
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Simple MyISAM to InnoDB