CVE-2014-8749: Server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to trigger outbound requests that

medium Affects bulletproof-security (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2014-12-01; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

Server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in admin/htaccess/bpsunlock.php in the BulletProof Security plugin before .51.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to trigger outbound requests that

Package: bulletproof-security (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <=0.51
Fixed in: no fix recorded
Severity: medium CVSS 5.0
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 2% (79.4th percentile)
Published: 2014-12-01
Source: nvd

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