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CVE-2024-1076: The SSL Zen WordPress plugin before 4.6.0 does not properly prevent directory listing of the private keys folder, as it only relies on the use of .htaccess to prevent visitors from accessing the s...

CVE-2024-1076 · published 2 years ago
Summary

The SSL Zen WordPress plugin before 4.6.0 does not properly prevent directory listing of the private keys folder, as it only relies on the use of .htaccess to prevent visitors from accessing the site's generated private keys, which allows an attacker to read them if the site runs on a server who do...

What to do
  • Update sslzen ssl_zen to version 4.6.0 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
sslzen ssl_zen < 4.6.0
cpe:2.3:a:sslzen:ssl_zen:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Original advisory text
The SSL Zen WordPress plugin before 4.6.0 does not properly prevent directory listing of the private keys folder, as it only relies on the use of .htaccess to prevent visitors from accessing the s...
The SSL Zen WordPress plugin before 4.6.0 does not properly prevent directory listing of the private keys folder, as it only relies on the use of .htaccess to prevent visitors from accessing the site's generated private keys, which allows an attacker to read them if the site runs on a server who doesn't support .htaccess files, like NGINX.
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-306Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Timeline
Published8 May 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-1076 · NVD
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