What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-32461?

CVE-2026-32461 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Really Simple Ssl are affected by CVE-2026-32461?

CVE-2026-32461 presents moderate security risk, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-32461?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Really Simple Ssl CVE-2026-32461

EUVD-2026-12021 MEDIUM

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2026-03-13 Patchstack

Authentication Bypass Really Simple Ssl

4.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVSS changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 10:22 NVD

5.3 (MEDIUM) 4.3 (MEDIUM)

EUVD ID Assigned

Mar 13, 2026 - 16:57 euvd

EUVD-2026-12021

Analysis Generated

Mar 13, 2026 - 16:57 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 13, 2026 - 11:42 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Really Simple Plugins Really Simple SSL really-simple-ssl allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Really Simple SSL: from n/a through <= 9.5.7.

AnalysisAI

Really Simple SSL versions 9.5.7 and earlier contain an authorization bypass flaw that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to modify security settings through improper access control mechanisms. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.3 and currently lacks a publicly available patch. Organizations using affected versions should review their SSL security configurations and consider upgrading when patches become available.

Technical ContextAI

Really Simple SSL is a WordPress security plugin (CPE identifier typically cpe:2.3:a:really_simple_plugins:really_simple_ssl) that manages SSL certificate configuration, HTTP-to-HTTPS redirection, and mixed content handling. The vulnerability stems from CWE-862 (Missing Authorization), which occurs when the plugin fails to properly enforce access control checks on administrative functions that modify security-related settings. The root cause involves insufficient privilege validation in REST API endpoints or admin interface functions that allow unauthenticated or low-privileged users to invoke security configuration changes. This is particularly critical because the plugin's core function is managing cryptographic and transport-layer security, making authorization flaws directly impact the application's defensive posture.

RemediationAI

Immediately upgrade Really Simple SSL to version 9.5.8 or later, which patches the missing authorization controls. Access the WordPress plugin dashboard, locate Really Simple SSL, and select the update option, or download the patched version directly from the Really Simple Plugins repository. Until patching is completed, mitigate exposure by restricting WordPress admin panel access via IP allowlisting, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to block unauthorized access to plugin configuration endpoints, and ensuring strong admin credentials are in place. For critical environments, consider temporarily disabling the plugin and managing SSL configuration through alternative methods (reverse proxy, hosting provider tools) until patching is verified in a staging environment.