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

medium Affects ssl-zen (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

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

Package
ssl-zen (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<4.6.0
Fixed in
4.6.0
Severity
medium  CVSS 6.5
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 0% (35.5th percentile)
Published
2024-05-08
Source
nvd

References

CWE-306
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