
DVS Slider Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/dvs-sliderUses custom post types to manage slider items, shortcode to insert.
Is DVS Slider Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 85/100DVS Slider has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
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
DVS Slider Security Vulnerabilities
DVS Slider Code Analysis
Output Escaping
DVS Slider Attack Surface
WordPress Hooks 6
Maintenance & Trust
DVS Slider Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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DVS Slider Developer Profile
1 plugin · 10 total installs
How We Detect DVS Slider
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
Asset Fingerprints
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