Slideshow Captions for Jetpack Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/jetpack-slideshow-caption

Modifies Jetpack's default slideshow caption feature.

60 active installs v1.1.0 PHP 5.6+ WP 5.2+ Updated Feb 24, 2023
captionjetpackphotosslideshow
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Slideshow Captions for Jetpack Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Slideshow Captions for Jetpack has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 3yr ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "jetpack-slideshow-caption" plugin v1.1.0 exhibits an excellent security posture. The code analysis reveals no entry points exposed without authentication, no dangerous functions, and all SQL queries utilize prepared statements. Furthermore, all outputs are properly escaped, and there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, significantly reducing the potential attack surface. The absence of vulnerabilities in its history further strengthens this assessment.

While the plugin demonstrates strong adherence to secure coding practices, the complete lack of detected taint flows and the absence of any capability or nonce checks might suggest that the plugin's functionality is very limited or entirely self-contained. In a more complex plugin, these checks would be crucial. However, given the data, the plugin appears to be robust and secure for its current version and apparent scope. The absence of any recorded vulnerabilities is a significant positive indicator.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Slideshow Captions for Jetpack Security Vulnerabilities

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

Slideshow Captions for Jetpack Code Analysis

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

Slideshow Captions for Jetpack Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionwp_footerjetpack-slideshow-caption.php:51
Maintenance & Trust

Slideshow Captions for Jetpack Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.1.10
Last updatedFeb 24, 2023
PHP min version5.6
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating54/100
Number of ratings3
Active installs60
Developer Profile

Slideshow Captions for Jetpack Developer Profile

Michael Beckwith

9 plugins · 370 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
91/100
Avg Patch Time
1 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Slideshow Captions for Jetpack

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/jetpack-slideshow-caption/jetpack-slideshow.js/wp-content/plugins/jetpack-slideshow-caption/jetpack-slideshow.css/wp-content/plugins/jetpack-slideshow-caption/img/slideshow-loader.gif
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/jetpack-slideshow-caption/jetpack-slideshow.js
Version Parameters
jetpack-slideshow/jetpack-slideshow.js?ver=1.1.0jetpack-slideshow/jetpack-slideshow.css?ver=1.1.0

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
jetpackSlideshowSettings
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Slideshow Captions for Jetpack