Slick Slider · Security record
Is Slick Slider safe?
No known vulnerability affects the current version (0.5.3). 1 issue was found in earlier versions and fixed, the latest disclosed on Jul 31, 2026.
Checked 3 days ago against the WPVulnerability database, for version 0.5.3.
How it’s looked after
- Last release
- Jul 25, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Releases in the last year
- 1
- Tested up to
- WordPress 4.8.34 (current: 7.1)
- Active installs
- 2K+
1 known vulnerability
- 1 not rated
None affects the current version.
Every known vulnerability in Slick Slider
Newest first, with any that affect the current version at the top.
Fixed in 0.5.3 · CVE-2026-16537 · Jul 31, 2026 · Wordfence
Questions about Slick Slider’s security
Is Slick Slider safe to use?
No known vulnerability affects its current version. Earlier versions had issues that are now fixed, so keep Slick Slider updated: most attacks target sites that haven’t updated.
Does Slick Slider have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Slick Slider up to date.
Is Slick Slider still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
Is Slick Slider compatible with the latest WordPress?
Slick Slider’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
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