
Widget Post Slider Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/widget-post-sliderWidget Post Slider to display posts image in a slider from category.
Is Widget Post Slider Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 85/100Widget Post Slider has a strong security track record. Known vulnerabilities have been patched promptly. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The static analysis of the 'widget-post-slider' plugin version 1.3.6 reveals a generally good security posture. The plugin demonstrates strong adherence to secure coding practices, with no identified dangerous functions, file operations, or external HTTP requests. SQL queries are all prepared statements, and the vast majority of output is properly escaped, minimizing the risk of direct code injection or data leakage through these vectors. The attack surface is also minimal, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events exposed without authentication or permission checks, indicating a thoughtful approach to limiting entry points.
Key Concerns
- No capability checks found
- No nonce checks found
- 1 Medium severity CVE known
- 3% of output not properly escaped
Widget Post Slider Security Vulnerabilities
CVEs by Year
Severity Breakdown
1 total CVE
Widget Post Slider <= 1.3.5. - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Widget Post Slider Release Timeline
Widget Post Slider Code Analysis
Output Escaping
Widget Post Slider Attack Surface
WordPress Hooks 3
Maintenance & Trust
Widget Post Slider Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
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Widget Post Slider Developer Profile
18 plugins · 315K total installs
How We Detect Widget Post Slider
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
Asset Fingerprints
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