PHP Floating Point DoS Attack Workaround Security & Risk Analysis

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Prevents 32-bit PHP versions from hanging when processing a request containing 2.2250738585072011e-308 value.

10 active installs v0.2 PHP + WP 1.5+ Updated May 21, 2012
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is PHP Floating Point DoS Attack Workaround Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

PHP Floating Point DoS Attack Workaround has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 13yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "php-floating-point-dos-attack-workaround" plugin version 0.2 exhibits an exceptionally clean static analysis report, indicating a strong adherence to secure coding practices. There are no identified attack vectors through AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, or cron events. Crucially, the code contains no dangerous functions, all SQL queries are properly prepared, and all output is correctly escaped. The absence of file operations, external HTTP requests, and any identified taint flows further bolsters its security posture.

The plugin's vulnerability history is equally pristine, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity. This lack of historical vulnerabilities suggests either a highly secure codebase from its inception or a very limited exposure and usage that has prevented the discovery of flaws. The absence of common vulnerability types and any recent issues further reinforces this perception.

While the static analysis and vulnerability history present a near-perfect security profile, the primary concern stems from the complete lack of any entry points or protective mechanisms like nonce or capability checks. While this might be intentional for a plugin designed for a very specific, internal workaround, it also means there are no built-in defenses if its intended use case were to change or if an attacker found an unforeseen way to interact with it. Despite this theoretical concern, based solely on the provided data, the plugin appears to be very secure.

Key Concerns

  • No authentication/authorization checks on any entry points
Vulnerabilities
None known

PHP Floating Point DoS Attack Workaround Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

PHP Floating Point DoS Attack Workaround Release Timeline

v0.2Current
v0.1
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

PHP Floating Point DoS Attack Workaround Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

PHP Floating Point DoS Attack Workaround Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

PHP Floating Point DoS Attack Workaround Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested3.4.2
Last updatedMay 21, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs10
Developer Profile

PHP Floating Point DoS Attack Workaround Developer Profile

Sergey Biryukov

25 plugins · 313K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
86/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect PHP Floating Point DoS Attack Workaround

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

Shortcode Output
Script interrupted due to floating point DoS attack.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about PHP Floating Point DoS Attack Workaround