Track a click on Google Analytics Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/track-a-click-on-google-analytics

A simple shortcode to insert Google Analytics event tracking code on your links

10 active installs v0.4 PHP + WP 2.5.0+ Updated Sep 1, 2016
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Track a click on Google Analytics Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Track a click on Google Analytics has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 9yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'track-a-click-on-google-analytics' plugin version 0.4 exhibits a generally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities (all queries use prepared statements), and proper output escaping are significant strengths. Furthermore, the lack of file operations and external HTTP requests reduces the potential attack vectors.

However, there are notable areas for concern. The complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks across all entry points is a critical weakness. While the static analysis indicates a small attack surface with no unprotected entry points, this is misleading. Without nonces, any user could potentially trigger actions intended for logged-in or authorized users, leading to unauthorized operations or data manipulation. The vulnerability history being empty is positive but doesn't negate the risks present in the current codebase.

In conclusion, while the plugin avoids common pitfalls like SQL injection and unescaped output, the lack of fundamental security mechanisms like nonce and capability checks creates a significant risk. This plugin should not be deployed without addressing these deficiencies to prevent potential unauthorized access and actions.

Key Concerns

  • Missing nonce checks on all entry points
  • Missing capability checks on all entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

Track a click on Google Analytics Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Track a click on Google Analytics Code Analysis

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

Output Escaping

100% escaped6 total outputs
Attack Surface

Track a click on Google Analytics Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[tac_ga] track-a-click-ga.php:35
Maintenance & Trust

Track a click on Google Analytics Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.6.30
Last updatedSep 1, 2016
PHP min version
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Track a click on Google Analytics Developer Profile

Alexander Gounder

1 plugin · 10 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Track a click on Google Analytics

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
<a href="#" onClick="ga('send', 'event', 'link', 'click', '#')">
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Track a click on Google Analytics