Description
Unauthenticated Broken Authentication in Really Simple SSL <= 9.5.10 versions.
Published: 2026-06-15
Score: 8.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

Unauthenticated Broken Authentication allows an attacker to gain access to the WordPress site without credentials. This flaw is due to improper authentication checks in the Really Simple SSL plugin, enabling unauthorized users to log in and potentially manage the site. As a result, attackers may alter settings, compromise site security, or perform further attacks.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects the Really Simple SSL plugin provided by Really Simple Plugins, particularly all releases up to and including version 9.5.10. Any WordPress site that has an affected plugin installed is at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.1 indicates high severity, while an EPSS score of less than 1% suggests the exploit is not widely observed yet, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. The attack vector is likely via the web interface, where an attacker can submit crafted authentication requests without valid credentials.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 16, 2026 at 20:28 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress Really Simple SSL Plugin to the latest available version (at least 9.5.10.1).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Really Simple SSL plugin to version 9.5.10.1 or newer.
  • When update is not immediately possible, block unauthenticated access to the WordPress admin area using access controls such as .htaccess rules or a firewall.
  • Once patched, review the site for any additional authentication issues and monitor for malicious login attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 16, 2026 at 20:28 UTC.

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History

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Really-simple-plugins
Really-simple-plugins really Simple Ssl
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Really-simple-plugins
Really-simple-plugins really Simple Ssl
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unauthenticated Broken Authentication in Really Simple SSL <= 9.5.10 versions.
Title WordPress Really Simple SSL plugin <= 9.5.10 - Broken Authentication vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-288
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Subscriptions

Really-simple-plugins Really Simple Ssl
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-06-16T01:21:17.833Z

Reserved: 2026-05-26T19:56:06.748Z

Link: CVE-2026-48970

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-06-16T01:21:12.775Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-06-15T21:17:18.603

Modified: 2026-06-15T21:24:32.790

Link: CVE-2026-48970

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-06-16T20:30:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-288

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel