PLUGIN SECURITY
Is Hostinger safe?
Known vulnerabilities, PHP compatibility and safer alternatives for the Hostinger WordPress plugin — checked against WP Clinic's local security database.
Plugin details
- Slug:
hostinger - Requires PHP: 8.1+
- Max supported PHP (analyzed): 8.4
Known vulnerabilities
- Hostinger Tools [hostinger] < 1.9.8 [CVE-2023-6751, Hostinger <= 1.9.7 - Missing Authorization to Maintenance Mode Activation, WordPress Hostinger Plugin <= 1.9.7 is vulnerable to Broken Access Control, Hostinger < 1.9.8 - Unauthenticated Maintenance Mode Toggle]
Vulnerabilities are matched against the exact installed version when it's known. Always keep the plugin updated to the latest release.
Safer / more established alternatives
- Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) — 3000000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- SSL Insecure Content Fixer — 100000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) — 100000+ active installs — max PHP 8.4
- WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect — 90000+ active installs
- WP Encryption – One Click Free SSL Certificate & SSL / HTTPS Redirect, Security & SSL Scan — 50000+ active installs
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