# CVE-2026-48969: Really Simple SSL broken access control in WordPress plugin

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-48969-really-simple-ssl-broken-access-control-in-wordpress-plugin  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-06-15. Updated: 2026-06-15  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-48969 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.5 · Published 2026-06-15

Really Simple SSL is a popular WordPress plugin used to manage security settings and SSL certificates. A security flaw allows users with basic 'Subscriber' accounts to bypass security checks and perform actions they should not be authorized to do. This could allow an attacker with a low-level account to modify site settings or interfere with the website's security configuration.

Technologies: [Really Simple Plugins Really Simple SSL](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/really-simple-ssl). Vendors: [Really Simple Plugins](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/really-simple-plugins).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-48969 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-48969 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-48969?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.5, published 15 June 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Really Simple Plugins Really Simple SSL <= 9.5.9.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-48969?** A patch was published on 2026-06-03: Version 9.5.10 released Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-48969 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-48969?** Check whether you run Really Simple Plugins Really Simple SSL at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

The Really Simple SSL plugin for WordPress (versions 9.5.9 and below) contains a broken access control vulnerability classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The flaw exists because the plugin fails to properly validate user permissions or nonces on certain functions. An attacker authenticated with low-level 'Subscriber' privileges can exploit this to execute higher-privileged actions, potentially modifying plugin settings or site configurations. The vulnerability is reachable over the network and requires basic authentication. A patch is available in version 9.5.10.

## Affected products

- Really Simple SSL Really Simple SSL <= 9.5.9

## Timeline

- 2026-03-29: other: Vulnerability reported by researcher
- 2026-06-03: patched: Version 9.5.10 released
- 2026-06-15: disclosed: NVD publication date

## References

- [https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/really-simple-ssl/vulnerability/wordpress-really-simple-ssl-plugin-9-5-9-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve](https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/really-simple-ssl/vulnerability/wordpress-really-simple-ssl-plugin-9-5-9-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve)

## Related threats

- [Really Simple SSL broken authentication in WordPress plugin](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-48970-really-simple-ssl-broken-authentication-in-wordpress-plugin)