CVE-2026-84775
Received Received - Intake

Unauthenticated Denial of Service in Really Simple SSL

Publication date: 2026-09-02

Last updated on: 2026-09-02

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Denial of Service Attack in Really Simple SSL <= 9.8.0 versions.

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Published
2026-09-02
Last Modified
2026-09-02
Generated
2026-09-02
AI Q&A
2026-09-02
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-84775
EUVD
EUVD-2026-69941

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
really_simple_ssl really_simple_ssl to 9.8.0 (inc)

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CWE-770 The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.

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Executive Summary

This is an unauthenticated Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability in the Really Simple SSL WordPress plugin versions 9.8.0 and below. It allows attackers to crash or make the website unresponsive without needing authentication, affecting its availability.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of Really Simple SSL plugin in WordPress. If it is version 9.8.0 or below, the system is vulnerable. Use WordPress admin panel or run a command like 'wp plugin list' in the WordPress directory to verify the version.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can cause your website to crash or become unresponsive, disrupting access for legitimate users. This impacts website availability and may lead to downtime or loss of service.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Really Simple SSL plugin to version 9.8.1 or later immediately. This patched version resolves the DoS vulnerability. Disable the plugin temporarily if an update is not immediately possible.

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