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PHP Floating Point DoS Attack Workaround

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

By Sergey Biryukov·PHP·Free
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·10 active installs·Updated 13 years ago
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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 +….

0/5Rating
10active installs
3.8K+total downloads
15 yearssince 2011

Overview

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.

Read full description on WordPress.org

Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress1.5+ requiredTested up to 3.4.2
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

0.2

  • Added more thorough check
  • Terminate execution rather than deleting the variable
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Sergey BiryukovSergey Biryukov
Plugin Info
Version
0.2
Last Updated
May 21, 2012
WP Requires
1.5+
Tested Up To
3.4.2
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
3.8K+
Added
Jan 5, 2011
Business
Free

Tags

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Developer

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Sergey Biryukov
25 plugins0.3M+ total installs
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