Prevents 32-bit PHP versions from hanging when processing a request containing 2.2250738585072011e-308 value.
As of April 2026, PHP Floating Point DoS Attack Workaround is a WordPress php plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 3.8K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 1.5+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 13 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +….
Prevents 32-bit PHP versions from hanging when processing a request containing 2.2250738585072011e-308 value.
For more information see the original post and bug report by Rick Regan.
Based on the non-plugin solution by AirCraft24.com.
| WordPress | 1.5+ requiredTested up to 3.4.2 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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