CVE-2024-1076: ssl zen Missing Auth — Exploit

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-306 Missing Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
sslzen	ssl_zen	< 4.6.0

References

Exploits

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9c3e9c72-3d6c-4e2c-bb8a-f4efce1371d5/ https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9c3e9c72-3d6c-4e2c-bb8a-f4efce1371d5/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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 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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-1076? +

CVE-2024-1076 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1076? +

CVE-2024-1076 affects products from sslzen, specifically: ssl_zen. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-1076? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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