Host Header Injection Fix Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/host-header-injection-fix

Sets custom headers for WP notification emails. Also fixes a security issue with WP versions < 5.5.

500 active installs v3.5 PHP 5.6.20+ WP 4.7+ Updated Jan 29, 2026
emailheadersinjectionnotificationsecurity
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Host Header Injection Fix Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Host Header Injection Fix has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2mo ago
Risk Assessment

The 'host-header-injection-fix' plugin v3.5 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified entry points like AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the potential attack surface. Furthermore, the code signals indicate good development practices, with no dangerous functions used, all SQL queries being properly prepared, and a high percentage of output escaping. The plugin also avoids common risks like file operations and external HTTP requests.

The vulnerability history is equally encouraging, with zero known CVEs and no recorded past vulnerabilities. This suggests a well-maintained and secure codebase. The taint analysis also shows no concerning flows, reinforcing the confidence in the plugin's safety.

While the analysis is positive, it's worth noting the lack of nonce checks and the single capability check. Although the attack surface is currently zero, if any new entry points were introduced without proper authentication and authorization, these could become a future concern. Overall, this plugin appears to be very secure and well-developed.

Key Concerns

  • No nonce checks detected
  • Low number of capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Host Header Injection Fix Security Vulnerabilities

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

Host Header Injection Fix Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
5
19 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
1
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

79% escaped24 total outputs
Attack Surface

Host Header Injection Fix Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 11
actionadmin_menuhost-header-injection-fix.php:46
filteradmin_inithost-header-injection-fix.php:47
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptshost-header-injection-fix.php:48
filterplugin_action_linkshost-header-injection-fix.php:49
filterplugin_row_metahost-header-injection-fix.php:50
filteradmin_footer_texthost-header-injection-fix.php:51
actionadmin_inithost-header-injection-fix.php:52
actioninithost-header-injection-fix.php:53
filterwp_mail_fromhost-header-injection-fix.php:55
filterwp_mail_from_namehost-header-injection-fix.php:56
actionphpmailer_inithost-header-injection-fix.php:57
Maintenance & Trust

Host Header Injection Fix Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedJan 29, 2026
PHP min version5.6.20
Downloads25K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings6
Active installs500
Developer Profile

Host Header Injection Fix Developer Profile

Jeff Starr

30 plugins · 1.2M total installs

78
trust score
Avg Security Score
98/100
Avg Patch Time
328 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Host Header Injection Fix

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/host-header-injection-fix/

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Host Header Injection Fix