Slideshow Posts Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/slideshow-posts

Lets you create slideshow articles/posts, such as Top 10 lists, etc.

10 active installs v1.0.0 PHP + WP 4.5+ Updated Feb 20, 2018
articlesblogpostsslideshow
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Slideshow Posts Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Slideshow Posts 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 "slideshow-posts" plugin v1.0.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified entry points in AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events, coupled with the complete lack of unprotected endpoints, significantly reduces the plugin's attack surface. The code also demonstrates good practices by exclusively using prepared statements for SQL queries and including nonce and capability checks, indicating a commitment to secure development. The taint analysis showing no unsanitized paths further reinforces this positive assessment. Furthermore, the plugin's vulnerability history is clear of any known CVEs, suggesting a stable and well-maintained codebase. While the output escaping is only at 40%, which is a concern, the overall lack of direct vulnerabilities found during analysis and its clean history make this plugin appear relatively secure for its current version.

Key Concerns

  • Output escaping at 40%
Vulnerabilities
None known

Slideshow Posts Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 17, 2026

Slideshow Posts Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
6
4 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

40% escaped10 total outputs
Attack Surface

Slideshow Posts Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 14
actionplugins_loadedincludes\class-cw-slideshow.php:111
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-cw-slideshow.php:126
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-cw-slideshow.php:127
actionadd_meta_boxesincludes\class-cw-slideshow.php:128
actionsave_post_cw-slideshowincludes\class-cw-slideshow.php:129
actionadmin_initincludes\class-cw-slideshow.php:130
actionadmin_menuincludes\class-cw-slideshow.php:131
actionadmin_initincludes\class-cw-slideshow.php:132
actionupdated_optionincludes\class-cw-slideshow.php:133
actioninitincludes\class-cw-slideshow.php:148
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-cw-slideshow.php:149
actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-cw-slideshow.php:150
filterthe_contentincludes\class-cw-slideshow.php:151
actionpre_get_postsincludes\class-cw-slideshow.php:152
Maintenance & Trust

Slideshow Posts Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedFeb 20, 2018
PHP min version
Downloads1K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

Slideshow Posts Developer Profile

Edward

3 plugins · 410 total installs

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

How We Detect Slideshow Posts

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/slideshow-posts/admin/css/cw-slideshow-admin.css/wp-content/plugins/slideshow-posts/admin/js/cw-slideshow-admin.js/wp-content/plugins/slideshow-posts/public/css/slideshow-posts.css/wp-content/plugins/slideshow-posts/public/js/slideshow-posts.js
Version Parameters
cw-slideshow-admin.css?ver=cw-slideshow-admin.js?ver=slideshow-posts.css?ver=slideshow-posts.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
cw-slideshow-img-previewcw-preview-innercw-slide-instancecw-attach-imagecw-add-slide
HTML Comments
<!-- Slideshow Details --><!-- Slide Title --><!-- Attach Image --><!-- Add Slide -->+1 more
Data Attributes
data-cw-slideshow
JS Globals
cw_slideshow_posts_php_data
Shortcode Output
[slideshow_posts]
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Slideshow Posts