SlideShare Embeds for WordPress Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/slideshare-oembed-for-wordpress

Enables you to embed a SlideShare presentation just by putting its link in your WordPress post.

200 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 2.9.1+ Updated Jun 19, 2014
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is SlideShare Embeds for WordPress Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

SlideShare Embeds for WordPress 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

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "slideshare-oembed-for-wordpress" plugin v1.0.0 exhibits a very strong security posture. The static analysis reveals no identified attack surface, dangerous functions, or SQL queries without prepared statements. Furthermore, all outputs are properly escaped, and there are no file operations or external HTTP requests, minimizing potential points of entry for attackers. Taint analysis also shows no identified vulnerabilities. The absence of any recorded CVEs, past or present, further reinforces its current security soundness. This indicates a well-developed plugin that adheres to secure coding practices. The plugin's strengths lie in its minimal attack surface and the apparent absence of common vulnerability types. There are no weaknesses evident from the provided data.

Vulnerabilities
None known

SlideShare Embeds for WordPress Security Vulnerabilities

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

SlideShare Embeds for WordPress 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

SlideShare Embeds for WordPress Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actionplugins_loadedoembed-slideshare.php:12
Maintenance & Trust

SlideShare Embeds for WordPress Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.9.40
Last updatedJun 19, 2014
PHP min version
Downloads17K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs200
Developer Profile

SlideShare Embeds for WordPress Developer Profile

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1 plugin · 200 total installs

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

How We Detect SlideShare Embeds for WordPress

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

REST Endpoints
http://www.slideshare.net/api/oembed/2
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about SlideShare Embeds for WordPress