Effective Security Solution for WordPress Emails
Host Header Injection Fix is a free WordPress plugin designed to enhance email security by allowing users to set custom headers for notifications. It addresses a known vulnerability in WordPress versions prior to 5.5, ensuring that the 'From', 'Name', and 'Return-Path' headers can be configured to prevent potential email header manipulation by attackers. The plugin is straightforward to use, offering options to revert to default settings or specify custom email addresses, enhancing the reliability of notification emails.
In addition to fixing the security issue, the plugin also resolves a bug that can generate invalid email addresses when certain conditions are met. As of WordPress 5.5, the core software has implemented a fix for the host-header vulnerability, making this plugin less critical for newer installations. However, it remains useful for those operating on older versions, providing a simple and effective solution for email header management.
