Does Maxi BG have any unpatched vulnerabilities?

No published vulnerabilities and no findings under coordinated disclosure as of the latest data update. Always keep the plugin updated to the latest version.

Is Maxi BG compatible with WordPress 3.4.2?

According to WordPress.org data, Maxi BG 0.5 has been tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Check the plugin's changelog for the latest compatibility information.

How often is Maxi BG updated?

Maxi BG was last updated on Jun 29, 2014. Frequent updates are generally a positive security signal.

What is Maxi BG's security score?

Maxi BG has a WP-Safety security score of 85/100. This score is computed from CVE history, patch response time, developer trust signals, and plugin maintenance activity.

Maxi BG Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/maxi-bg

Add fullscreen slideshow backgrounds to any post or page using MaxImage 2.0.

10 active installs v0.5 PHP + WP 3.0.1+ Updated Jun 29, 2014

backgroundcyclefullscreenmaximageslideshow

A · Safe

CVEs total0

Unpatched0

Last CVENever

Plugin page Download

Safety Verdict

Is Maxi BG Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 11yr ago

Risk Assessment

The "maxi-bg" v0.5 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, external HTTP requests, and file operations, along with the exclusive use of prepared statements for SQL queries, are all positive indicators. The high percentage of properly escaped output further mitigates risks associated with cross-site scripting (XSS). The plugin also has no recorded vulnerability history, suggesting a mature and secure development practice or a lack of past scrutiny.

Key Concerns

Missing nonce checks on entry points
Missing capability checks on entry points
83% output escaping, 17% could be vulnerable

Vulnerabilities

None known

Maxi BG Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.

Version History

Maxi BG Release Timeline

No version history available.

Code Analysis

Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Maxi BG Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions

Raw SQL Queries

0 prepared

Unescaped Output

5 escaped

Nonce Checks

Capability Checks

File Operations

External Requests

Bundled Libraries

Output Escaping

83% escaped6 total outputs

Attack Surface

Maxi BG Attack Surface

Entry Points1

Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[maxibg] maxibg.php:187

WordPress Hooks 8

actioninitmaxibg.php:27

actionwp_enqueue_scriptsmaxibg.php:64

filtercmb_meta_boxesmaxibg.php:68

actioninitmaxibg.php:124

actionmanage_posts_custom_columnmaxibg.php:192

filtermanage_edit-maxibgslideshow_columnsmaxibg.php:193

filterwidget_textmaxibg.php:194

filterpost_updated_messagesmaxibg.php:233

Maintenance & Trust

Maxi BG Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.4.2

Last updatedJun 29, 2014

PHP min version

Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100

Number of ratings0

Active installs10

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Developer Profile

Maxi BG Developer Profile

jelontok

1 plugin · 10 total installs

trust score

Avg Security Score

85/100

Avg Patch Time

30 days

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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Maxi BG

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths

/wp-content/plugins/maxi-bg/lib/css/jquery.maximage.min.css/wp-content/plugins/maxi-bg/lib/js/jquery.maximage.min.js/wp-content/plugins/maxi-bg/lib/js/jquery.cycle.all.min.js

Script Paths

/wp-content/plugins/maxi-bg/lib/js/jquery.cycle.all.min.js/wp-content/plugins/maxi-bg/lib/js/jquery.maximage.min.js

Version Parameters

maxi-bg/lib/css/jquery.maximage.min.css?ver=maxi-bg/lib/js/jquery.maximage.min.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes

maxibg

JS Globals

jQuery

Shortcode Output

[maxibg id="

FAQ