Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider Technology Detection Scanner
This scanner detects the use of Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider in digital assets. It helps identify the presence of the ML Slider plugin in web environments. This is crucial for managing plugins and maintaining up-to-date plugin versions.
Short Info
Level
Informational
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
26 days 1 hour
Scan only one
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Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider is a widely used plugin within the WordPress ecosystem. It is employed by website administrators and developers to create visually appealing sliders, galleries, and carousels for images and videos, enhancing user experience and engagement. This plugin is popular among bloggers, e-commerce sites, and corporate websites, allowing them to display content dynamically. Users can customize slideshows with multiple themes and transition effects, making it versatile for different content types. It supports optimal display on various devices, ensuring accessibility and aesthetic consistency across platforms. Overall, its ease of use and comprehensive features make it a favorite choice for many WordPress users.
The detection addressed by this scanner identifies the presence of outdated versions of the Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider plugin in WordPress sites. This is essential to prevent potential security risks and ensure that the latest features and fixes are applied. The scanner identifies installations of this plugin by checking for specific text patterns in the plugin's readme file. Detecting outdated or unrecognized versions helps administrators take timely actions to update their plugins. It also alerts users to potential exposures that may arise from unpatched vulnerabilities or deprecated features. By assuring version compliance, it assists in maintaining the overall security posture of the web application.
Technical details of the detection involve sending a GET request to a known path in the WordPress directory where the plugin's readme.txt file is typically stored. The scanner utilizes regex to extract version information from the file, allowing comparison with the latest released version captured in an external payload. This process effectively determines whether the installed version is up to date or outdated. The regex patterns specifically look for the "Stable.tag" key in the readme file, which indicates the plugin version. The scanner executes these checks without interacting with the broader user interface of the WordPress site. This streamlined approach ensures minimal invasiveness while reliably identifying the plugin's status.
Potential effects of an undetected outdated plugin version include exposure to known vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. Such vulnerabilities might lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or site defacement, significantly impacting the user's trust and website integrity. Outdated plugins can serve as entry points for malware, compromising not only the site in question but also its visitors. Moreover, deprecated features may cause malfunctions or conflicts with other components, leading to disrupted service or diminished user experiences. Proactive detection and updating mitigate these risks, contributing to the site's security and operational continuity.
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