WordPress Really Simple Security Pro Plugin 9.0.0-9.1.1.1 is vulnerable to a high priority Broken Authentication
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CVSS 9.8This vulnerability is highly dangerous and expected to become exploited.
Known to be exploited!
9.8
Broken Authentication
This can be abused by a malicious actor to perform action which normally should only be able to be executed by higher privileged users. These actions might allow the malicious actor to gain admin access to the website.
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Timeline
14 Nov, 2024
Early warning sent out to Patchstack customers
14 Nov, 2024
Published by Patchstack
14 Nov, 2024