DVS Slider Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/dvs-slider

Uses custom post types to manage slider items, shortcode to insert.

10 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.5+ Updated Dec 19, 2012
dvsnivonivo-sliderslider
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is DVS Slider Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

DVS Slider has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The dvs-slider plugin v1.0 exhibits a very strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The complete absence of identified attack surface points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events is a significant strength. Furthermore, the plugin demonstrates excellent coding practices by avoiding dangerous functions, making all SQL queries using prepared statements, and having no recorded file operations or external HTTP requests. The presence of nonce and capability checks, even with a limited attack surface, indicates a thoughtful approach to security.

Key Concerns

  • Low output escaping coverage
Vulnerabilities
None known

DVS Slider Security Vulnerabilities

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

DVS Slider Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
25
1 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

4% escaped26 total outputs
Attack Surface

DVS Slider Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 6
actioninitDvsSlider.class.php:66
actionsave_postDvsSlider.class.php:67
actionload-edit.phpDvsSlider.class.php:70
actionadmin_menuDvsSlider.class.php:91
actionadmin_initDvsSlider.class.php:92
filterrequestDvsSlider.class.php:222
Maintenance & Trust

DVS Slider Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.5.2
Last updatedDec 19, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating90/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs10
Developer Profile

DVS Slider Developer Profile

kadirmalak

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 DVS Slider

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/dvs-slider/css/dvs-slider-admin.css/wp-content/plugins/dvs-slider/css/nivo-slider.css/wp-content/plugins/dvs-slider/js/dvs-slider-admin.js/wp-content/plugins/dvs-slider/js/jquery.nivo.slider.js/wp-content/plugins/dvs-slider/js/jquery.nivo.slider.pack.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/dvs-slider/js/dvs-slider-admin.js/wp-content/plugins/dvs-slider/js/jquery.nivo.slider.js/wp-content/plugins/dvs-slider/js/jquery.nivo.slider.pack.js
Version Parameters
dvs-slider/css/dvs-slider-admin.css?ver=dvs-slider/css/nivo-slider.css?ver=dvs-slider/js/dvs-slider-admin.js?ver=dvs-slider/js/jquery.nivo.slider.js?ver=dvs-slider/js/jquery.nivo.slider.pack.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
nivo-slider
Data Attributes
data-plugin-name="DVS Slider"
JS Globals
dvsSliderAdmin
Shortcode Output
[dvs_slider]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about DVS Slider