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

Missing Authorization

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

CVE	Not available
CVSS	High (7.1)
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.

References

www.wordfence.com

1 affected software package

Software Type	Plugin
Software Slug	wordpress-https (view on wordpress.org)
Patched?	No
Affected Version	<= 3.4.0
Patched Version

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