Slider Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/mpcx-slider

A responsive Slider

40 active installs v1.3.10 PHP + WP 4.2.3+ Updated Nov 10, 2017
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Slider Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'mpcx-slider' v1.3.10 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The code demonstrates adherence to secure development practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries utilizing prepared statements, and 100% of output being properly escaped. Furthermore, the absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and the completeness of taint analysis (0 flows with unsanitized paths) are positive indicators. The vulnerability history also shows a clean record with zero known CVEs, suggesting a consistent track record of security diligence.

While the plugin appears to be well-secured in its current state, the presence of one shortcode as an entry point, though not explicitly stated as unprotected, warrants attention. The lack of reported nonce or capability checks on this entry point, coupled with zero reported checks in the general code signals, presents a potential, albeit unexploited, area for concern. However, given the overall lack of critical or high-severity issues in static analysis and the absence of any past vulnerabilities, the current risk level is assessed as low.

Key Concerns

  • Shortcode entry point lacks explicit security checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Slider Security Vulnerabilities

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

Slider 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

Slider Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[slider] mpcx-slider.php:81
WordPress Hooks 2
actionupgrader_process_completempcx-slider.php:66
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsmpcx-slider.php:85
Maintenance & Trust

Slider Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedNov 10, 2017
PHP min version
Downloads8K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs40
Developer Profile

Slider Developer Profile

Stefan Hüsges

3 plugins · 760 total installs

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

How We Detect Slider

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/mpcx-slider/public/css/slider.min.css/wp-content/plugins/mpcx-slider/public/js/slider.min.js/wp-content/plugins/mpcx-slider/public/css/font-awesome.min.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/mpcx-slider/public/js/slider.min.js
Version Parameters
mpcx-slider/public/css/slider.min.css?ver=mpcx-slider/public/js/slider.min.js?ver=mpcx-slider/public/css/font-awesome.min.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
mpcx-slider-wrappermpcx-slider-slides-wrappermpcx-slider-image-wrappermpcx-slider-loadingmpcx-slider-nextmpcx-slider-prev
Data Attributes
data-mpcx-slider-optionsdata-mpcx-slider-style
JS Globals
mpcxSliderInit
Shortcode Output
<div class="mpcx-slider-wrapper" data-mpcx-slider-options="" data-mpcx-slider-style="">
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Slider