Specify a Vary: Accept-Encoding Header Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/specify-a-vary-accept-encoding-header

This plugin fixes a "Vary: Accept-Encoding Header" message and boosts website performance.

200 active installs v1.0.0 PHP 5.2+ WP 3.0.1+ Updated Apr 13, 2018
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CVEs total0
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Safety Verdict

Is Specify a Vary: Accept-Encoding Header Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Specify a Vary: Accept-Encoding Header has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 8yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "specify-a-vary-accept-encoding-header" plugin, version 1.0.0, exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of any detected attack surface, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, external HTTP requests, or unescaped output is highly commendable. Furthermore, the lack of any recorded vulnerabilities, including critical or high severity ones, suggests a mature and secure development process. The plugin appears to be designed with security as a primary consideration, utilizing best practices for input validation and output sanitization, even though no specific checks were flagged due to the lack of detectable entry points or sensitive operations. This indicates a very low risk profile.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Specify a Vary: Accept-Encoding Header Security Vulnerabilities

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

Specify a Vary: Accept-Encoding Header Release Timeline

v1.0.0Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Specify a Vary: Accept-Encoding Header 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

Specify a Vary: Accept-Encoding Header Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
Maintenance & Trust

Specify a Vary: Accept-Encoding Header Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedApr 13, 2018
PHP min version5.2
Downloads6K

Community Trust

Rating80/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs200
Developer Profile

Specify a Vary: Accept-Encoding Header Developer Profile

lithiumsixteen

1 plugin · 200 total installs

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Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

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FAQ

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