Does Simple Post Slider have any unpatched vulnerabilities?

No. All known vulnerabilities in Simple Post Slider have been patched as of the latest data update. Always keep the plugin updated to the latest version.

Is Simple Post Slider compatible with WordPress 5.6.17?

According to WordPress.org data, Simple Post Slider 1.0 has been tested up to WordPress 5.6.17. Check the plugin's changelog for the latest compatibility information.

Is Simple Post Slider compatible with PHP 5.6+?

Simple Post Slider requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts run PHP 8.1 or 8.2. If you are on an older PHP version, consider upgrading before installing this plugin.

How often is Simple Post Slider updated?

Simple Post Slider was last updated on Feb 16, 2021. Frequent updates are generally a positive security signal.

What is Simple Post Slider's security score?

Simple Post Slider 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.

Simple Post Slider Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/simple-post-slider

Just install and configure your preferences and enjoy Simple Post Slider

0 active installs v1.0 PHP 5.6+ WP 4.6+ Updated Feb 16, 2021

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A · Safe

CVEs total0

Unpatched0

Last CVENever

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Safety Verdict

Is Simple Post Slider Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 5yr ago

Risk Assessment

The simple-post-slider plugin version 1.0 exhibits a generally positive security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of known vulnerabilities in its history is a strong indicator of a well-maintained and secure codebase. Furthermore, the lack of dangerous functions, file operations, and external HTTP requests significantly reduces the potential for common attack vectors. The use of prepared statements for all SQL queries is an excellent practice that mitigates the risk of SQL injection vulnerabilities.

Key Concerns

Output is not properly escaped
No nonce checks
No capability checks

Vulnerabilities

None known

Simple Post Slider Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.

Code Analysis

Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Simple Post Slider Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions

Raw SQL Queries

0 prepared

Unescaped Output

0 escaped

Nonce Checks

Capability Checks

File Operations

External Requests

Bundled Libraries

Output Escaping

0% escaped2 total outputs

Attack Surface

Simple Post Slider Attack Surface

Entry Points1

Unprotected0

Shortcodes 1

[slider_wpsps] includes\class-wpsps-public.php:13

WordPress Hooks 7

actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsadmin\wpsps-admin.php:22

actionadmin_footeradmin\wpsps-admin.php:24

actionadmin_initadmin\wpsps-admin.php:42

actionadmin_menuadmin\wpsps-admin.php:44

actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-wpsps-public.php:12

actionelementor/editor/before_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-wpsps-public.php:16

actionplugins_loadedwpsps-main.php:35

Maintenance & Trust

Simple Post Slider Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.6.17

Last updatedFeb 16, 2021

PHP min version5.6

Downloads8K

Community Trust

Rating100/100

Number of ratings2

Active installs0

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Developer Profile

Simple Post Slider Developer Profile

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1 plugin · 0 total installs

trust score

Avg Security Score

85/100

Avg Patch Time

30 days

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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Simple Post Slider

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths

/wp-content/plugins/simple-post-slider/assets/css/wpsps-admin-css.css/wp-content/plugins/simple-post-slider/assets/js/admin.js/wp-content/plugins/simple-post-slider/assets/js/slick.min.js/wp-content/plugins/simple-post-slider/assets/js/wpsps-js.js/wp-content/plugins/simple-post-slider/assets/css/slick.css/wp-content/plugins/simple-post-slider/assets/css/slick-theme.css/wp-content/plugins/simple-post-slider/assets/css/wpsps-css.css

Script Paths

/wp-content/plugins/simple-post-slider/assets/js/admin.js/wp-content/plugins/simple-post-slider/assets/js/slick.min.js/wp-content/plugins/simple-post-slider/assets/js/wpsps-js.js

Version Parameters

simple-post-slider/assets/css/wpsps-admin-css.css?ver=simple-post-slider/assets/js/admin.js?ver=simple-post-slider/assets/js/slick.min.js?ver=simple-post-slider/assets/js/wpsps-js.js?ver=simple-post-slider/assets/css/slick.css?ver=simple-post-slider/assets/css/slick-theme.css?ver=simple-post-slider/assets/css/wpsps-css.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes

slider-wpspswpsps_simplewpsps_advancedwpsps_basicwpsps-input__wrap

Data Attributes

id="toplevel_page_wpsps"value="[slider_wpsps]"

JS Globals

slider_wpsps

Shortcode Output

<div class="slider-wpsps wpsps_

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