WP HTTP Compression Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/wp-http-compression

This plugin allows your WordPress blog to output pages compressed in gzip format if a browser supports compression. HTTP compression generally means …

500 active installs v1.0 PHP + WP 3.4.1+ Updated Jul 11, 2012
compressiongziphttpperformanceserver
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is WP HTTP Compression Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

WP HTTP Compression 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

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'wp-http-compression' v1.0 plugin exhibits a strong security posture. The code analysis reveals no dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities, or unescaped output. The absence of file operations and external HTTP requests further reduces potential attack vectors. Crucially, the plugin demonstrates good practice by employing prepared statements for all SQL queries. The taint analysis also shows no critical or high-severity flows with unsanitized paths, indicating a lack of obvious input validation weaknesses.

The vulnerability history is equally positive, with zero recorded CVEs of any severity. This suggests a well-maintained codebase and a lack of previously identified security flaws. The lack of any historical vulnerabilities is a significant strength.

While the plugin appears robust, the complete absence of entry points (AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, cron events) is unusual. This could mean the plugin is purely informational or designed to be triggered programmatically via other means not captured in this analysis. However, given the data, the plugin adheres to excellent security practices, and no immediate risks are apparent.

Vulnerabilities
None known

WP HTTP Compression Security Vulnerabilities

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

WP HTTP Compression 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

WP HTTP Compression Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
actioninitwp-http-compression.php:32
Maintenance & Trust

WP HTTP Compression Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested2.9.2
Last updatedJul 11, 2012
PHP min version
Downloads61K

Community Trust

Rating46/100
Number of ratings8
Active installs500
Developer Profile

WP HTTP Compression Developer Profile

sdesalas

2 plugins · 700 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect WP HTTP Compression

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

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about WP HTTP Compression