CVE-2026-84775: really simple plugins really simple ssl
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighDeferred
Published 02-09-2026Last modified 02-09-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-84775 is a high (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in really simple plugins really simple ssl. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 33.3% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 9.8.1.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (wordfence)EPSS score
0.40%
0%100%
Low · +0.16 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-09-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-09-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Unauthenticated Denial of Service Attack in Really Simple SSL <= 9.8.0 versions.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · wordfence (Source)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSources3 sources · 5.3–7.5
- CVE.orgCNA5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:LDiffers
- NVDNIST5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:LDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.40%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
33%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.16 pp
From 0.24% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
EPSS score0.40%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-770Allocation of Resources Without Limits or ThrottlingThe 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.
- CWE-400Uncontrolled Resource ConsumptionThe product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.
Affected systems
Really simple plugins1 product
- really simple ssl≥ n/a, ≤ 9.8.0
Wordpress1 product
- really-simple-ssl≤ 9.8.0 (fixed in 9.8.1)
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- patchstack.com/database/…VDB Entry