WordPress HTTPS (SSL) <= 3.4.0 - Missing Authorization to Settings Change

7.1
Missing Authorization
CVSS 7.1 (High)
Publicly Published August 6, 2022
Last Updated January 22, 2024

Description

The WordPress HTTPS (SSL) plugin is vulnerable to authenticated settings change in versions up to, and including, 3.4.0 due to using a nonce check in place of a capability check. This allows authenticated users with contributor permissions and above to modify the plugin settings, which can be used to configure the site such that it is not accessible.

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Vulnerability Details for WordPress HTTPS (SSL)

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug wordpress-https (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? No
Remediation No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
Affected Version
  • <= 3.4.0

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