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=== Really Simple Security - Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)===
Contributors: RogierLankhorst, markwolters, hesseldejong, vicocotea, marcelsanting, janwoostendorp, wimbraam
Donate link: https://www.paypal.me/reallysimplessl
Tags: security, https, 2fa, vulnerabilities, two factor
Requires at least: 6.6
License: GPL2
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 9.5.5

Easily improve site security with WordPress Hardening, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Login Protection, Vulnerability Detection and SSL certificate.

== Description ==

=== Really simple, Effective and Performant WordPress Security ===
Really Simple Security is the most lightweight and easy-to-use security plugin for WordPress. It secures your WordPress website with SSL certificate generation, including proper 301 https redirection and SSL enforcement, scanning for possible vulnerabilities, Login Protection and implementing essential WordPress hardening features.

We believe that security should have the absolute minimum effect on website performance, user experience and maintainability. Therefore, Really Simple Security is:

* **Lightweight:** Every security feature is developed with a modular approach and with performance in mind. Disabled features won't load any redundant code.
* **Easy-to-use:** 1-minute configuration with short onboarding setup.

=== Security Features ===

= Easy SSL Migration =
Migrates your website to HTTPS and enforces SSL in just one click.

* 301 redirect via PHP or .htaccess
* Secure cookies
* Let's Encrypt: Install an SSL Certificate if your hosting provider supports manual installation.
* Server Health Check: Your server configuration is every bit as important for your website security.

= WordPress Hardening =
Tweak your configuration and keep WordPress fortified and safe by tackling potential weaknesses.

* Prevent code execution in the uploads folder
* Prevent login feedback and disable user enumeration
* Disable XML-RPC
* Disable directory browsing
* Username restrictions (block 'admin' and public names)
* and much more..

= Vulnerability Detection =
Get notified when plugins, themes or WP core contain vulnerabilities and need appropriate action.

= Login Protection =
Allow or enforce Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for specific user roles. Users receive a two-factor code via Email.

=== Improve Security with Really Simple Security Pro ===
[Protect your site with all essential security features by upgrading to Really Simple Security Pro.](https://really-simple-ssl.com/)

= Advanced SSL enforcement =
* Mixed Content Scan & Fixer. Detect files that are requested over HTTP and fix them to HTTPS, both Front- and Back-end.
* Enable HTTP Strict Transport Security and configure your site for the HSTS Preload list.

= Firewall =
Really Simple Security Pro includes a performant and efficient WordPress firewall, to stop bots, crawlers and bad actors with IP and username blocks.

* 404 blocking - Blocks crawlers as they trigger unusual numbers of 404 errors.
* Region blocking - Only allow/block access to your site from specific regions.
* Automated and customisable Firewall rules.
* IP blocklist and allowlist.

= Security Headers =
Security headers protect your site visitors against the risk of clickjacking, cross-site-forgery attacks, stealing login credentials and malware.

* Independent of your Server Configuration, works on Apache, LiteSpeed, NGINX, etc.
* Protect your website visitors with X-XSS Protection, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, a Referrer Policy and CORS headers.
* Automatically generate your WordPress-tailored Content Security Policy.

= Vulnerability Measures =
When a vulnerability is detected in a plugin, theme or WordPress core you will get notified accordingly. With Vulnerability Measures, you can configure simple but effective measures to make sure that a critical vulnerability won't remain unattended.

* Force update: An update process will be tried multiple times until it can be assumed development of a theme or plugin is abandoned. You will be notified during these steps.
* Quarantine: When a plugin or theme can't be updated to solve a vulnerability, Really Simple Security can quarantine the plugin.

= Advanced Site Hardening =
* Choose a custom login URL
* Automated File Permissions check and fixer
* Rename and randomize your database prefix
* Change the debug.log file location to a non-public folder
* Disable application passwords
* Control admin creation
* Disable HTTP methods, reducing HTTP requests

= Login Protection =
Secure your website's login process and user accounts with powerful security measures.

* Two-Step verification (Email login)
* 2FA (two factor authentication) with TOTP
* Passwordless login with passkey login
* Enforce strong passwords and frequent password change
* Limit Login Attempts

With Limit Login Attempts you can configure a threshold to temporarily or permanently block IP addresses or (non-existing) usernames. You can also throw a CAPTCHA after a failed login (hCaptcha or Google reCaptcha)

= Access Control =
* Restrict access to your site for specific regions.
* Add specific IP addresses or IP ranges to the Blocklist or Allowlist.

== Useful Links ==
* [Documentation](https://really-simple-ssl.com/knowledge-base-overview/)
* [Security Definitions](https://really-simple-ssl.com/definitions/)
* [Translate Really Simple Security](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/really-simple-ssl)
* [Issues & pull requests](https://github.com/Really-Simple-Plugins/really-simple-ssl/issues)
* [Feature requests](


  feature request
  New functionality or enhancement suggestion for the plugin
)

== Love Really Simple Security? ==
If you want to support the continuing development of this plugin, please consider buying [Really Simple Security Pro](https://www.really-simple-ssl.com/pro/), which includes some excellent security features and premium support.

== About Really Simple Plugins ==
Our mission is to make complex WordPress requirements really easy. Really Simple Security is developed by [Really Simple Plugins](https://www.really-simple-ssl.com/about-us).

For generating SSL certificates, Really Simple Security uses the [le acme2 PHP](https://github.com/fbett/le-acme2-php/) Let's Encrypt client library, thanks to 'fbett' for providing it. Vulnerability Detection uses WP Vulnerability, an open-source initiative by Javier Casares. Want to join as a collaborator? We're on [GitHub](https://github.com/really-simple-plugins/really-simple-ssl) as well!

== Installation ==
To install this plugin:

1. Make a backup! See [our recommendations](https://really-simple-ssl.com/knowledge-base/backing-up-your-site/).
2. Download the plugin.
3. Upload the plugin to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
4. Go to "Plugins" in your WordPress admin, then click "Activate".
5. You will now see the Really Simple Security onboarding process, to quickly help you through the configuration process.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= Knowledge Base =
For more detailed explanations and documentation on all Really Simple Security features, please search the [Knowledge Base](https://www.really-simple-ssl.com/knowledge-base/)

= What happened with Really Simple SSL? =
All features that made Really Simple SSL the most powerful and easy-to-use SSL generation and redirect plugin are still part of Really Simple Security. The plugin is developed with a modular approach: if you don't want to use the full set of security features, the unused code will not be loaded and won't have any effect on your site's performance.

= Why Really Simple Security? =
In our experience, security solutions for WordPress are often hard to configure, trigger many false positives and have a significant impact on site performance. We have been receiving requests from our users to simplify WordPress security for years, so that has become our mission!

= I want to share my feedback or contribute to Really Simple Security =
You couldn't make us happier! Really Simple Security is GPL licensed and co-created by the WordPress community. All feedback is highly appreciated and has always helped us to better understand users' needs. For code contributions or suggestions, we're on [GitHub](https://github.com/really-simple-plugins/really-simple-ssl). For suggestions, please [open a support ticket](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/really-simple-ssl/) You can also express your appreciation by [leaving a review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/really-simple-ssl/reviews/).

= What are Mixed Content issues? =
Most mixed content issues are caused by URLs in CSS or JS files. For detailed instructions on how to find mixed content read this [article](https://really-simple-ssl.com/knowledge-base/how-to-track-down-mixed-content-or-insecure-content/).

= Generating a Let's Encrypt SSL Certificate =
We added the possibility to generate a Free SSL Certificate with Let's Encrypt in our Really Simple Security Wizard. We have an updated list available for all possible integrations [here](https://really-simple-ssl.com/install-ssl-certificate/). Please leave feedback about another integration, incorrect information, or you need help.

= How do I fix a redirect loop? =
If you are experiencing redirect loops on your site, try these [instructions](https://really-simple-ssl.com/knowledge-base/my-website-is-in-a-redirect-loop/). This can sometimes happen during the migration to HTTPS or due to conflicting redirect rules.

= Is the plugin multisite compatible? =
Yes. There is a dedicated network settings page where you can control settings for your entire network, at once.

= How do I enforce strong passwords? =
Under Login Protection, you can configure minimum strength settings and require users to change their passwords after a defined interval. Disabling weak password usage is a best practice.

= How can I change my login URL? =
You can set a custom login URL under Advanced Site Hardening, which helps prevent brute force login attacks and bots targeting wp-login.php.

= Does this plugin redirect HTTP to HTTPS? =
Yes. The plugin enforces HTTPS and handles all necessary redirects, optionally using .htaccess or PHP.

= Can I use Really Simple Security besides WordFence? =
Really Simple Security and WordFence greatly overlap in term of functionality. If you like to use specific features from both plugins, we strongly recommend not to enable similar features twice. The benefit of Really Simple Security is that disabled features don't load any code, so won't have an impact on site performance.

== Changelog ==
= 9.5.5 - 2025-12-09 =
* Fixed: JavaScript error when using custom roles with 2FA
* Fixed: fatal error caused by hosts class being instantiated twice
* Fixed: fatal error when upgrading from older plugin versions
* Fixed: WP-CLI activate_ssl command now works correctly on first attempt
* Changed: removed two unused files from the plugin
* Changed: updated readme to align with standards

= 9.5.4 - 2025-11-18 =
* Fixed: 2FA login error when user has no assigned roles
* Fixed: fatal error when wp-config.php path is empty
* Changed: added file locking to .htaccess and wp-config.php to prevent race conditions
* Changed: clarified .htaccess directory indexing comment
* Changed: replaced site_url() with home_url() in the 404 resource check on the homepage
* Changed: security functions now skip cron jobs and CLI environments
* Changed: Let's Encrypt wizard final step now shows only SSL activation button
* Changed: added a license.txt file

= 9.5.3.1 =
* Fixed: WP-CLI commands not working correctly

= 9.5.3 =
* Fixed: text domain loaded too early warning from unused translation
* Fixed: deactivation modal now always displays
* Changed: refactored the onboarding code

= 9.5.2.3 =
* Fixed: 2FA reset now correctly calls the 2FA reset service

= 9.5.2.2 =
* Fixed: 2FA TypeError when updating from older plugin versions

= 9.5.2 =
* Fixed: all users will now appear in the 2FA list
* Fixed: tasks will now always display on multisite
* Changed: activate_ssl WP-CLI command supports --force to skip confirmation

= 9.5.1 =
* Fixed: missing getmyuid function check to prevent errors
* Fixed: Right-To-Left CSS now works correctly when SCRIPT_DEBUG is enabled
* Changed: standardized REST namespaces to really-simple-security

= 9.5.0.2 =
* Fixed: prevent empty content from being written into .htaccess

= 9.5.0.1 =
* Fixed: .htaccess protected from empty overwrites, auto-creation requires filter opt-in

= 9.5.0 =
* Fixed: whitelisted LiteSpeed Cache crawler in .htaccess to prevent redirect issues
* Fixed: 2FA grace period email logic to avoid reminders to users with active 2FA
* Fixed: updated hosting provider name from "XXL Hosting" to "Superspace"
* Changed: reworked .htaccess handling with insert_with_markers and WP Rocket integration
* Changed: SBOM added to plugin
* Changed: improved text consistency and updated geopolitical terminology

= 9.4.3 =
* Fixed: user ID could be empty in 2FA
* Fixed: learn more button in vulnerability email now links to correct page
* Fixed: rsssl_user_can_manage undefined error when downloading system status
* Changed: improved compatibility with plain permalinks
* Changed: updated links in the plugin

= 9.4.2 =
* Fixed: .htaccess redirect requirements for subfolder configurations
* Fixed: re-send email button on 2FA page now shows confirmation message
* Fixed: restored SCSS files
* Fixed: plugin kept redirecting to settings page after activation
* Changed: updated plugin installation via onboarding and dashboard page
* Changed: added notice with option to force verify email address
* Changed: updated minimum WordPress version to 6.6

= 9.4.1 =
* Fixed: text domain loaded too early warning

= 9.4.0 =
* Fixed: plugin initialization timing to prevent textdomain warning
* Fixed: feedback when email is resent during 2FA setup
* Fixed: Single Sign On link now supports custom login URLs
* Added: SimplyBook in onboarding and other plugins sections
* Changed: more detailed feedback when using CLI commands
* Changed: detect EXTENDIFY_PARTNER_ID and run activate_recommended_features
* Changed: standardized onboarding hoster list to brand names
* Changed: user enumeration now returns 401 instead of 404

= 9.3.5 - 2025-04-29 =
* Fixed: 2FA methods can now be set on profile page
* Changed: tested up to WordPress 6.8
* Changed: translation updates
* Changed: check for autoloader in cron

= 9.3.3 - 2025-04-02 =
* Changed: added multiple WP-CLI commands to align with recent plugin features
* Changed: added support for custom/multiple roles in Two Factor Authentication

= 9.3.2.1 - 2025-03-20 =
* Fixed: properly handle unknown plugins in upgrade requests

= 9.3.2 - 2025-03-05 =
* Fixed: removed default checkbox behavior from configuration settings
* Fixed: handle multiple tooltip reasons for disabled select fields
* Changed: added filters to customize Let's Encrypt Wizard behavior

= 9.3.1 - 2025-02-12 =
* Fixed: all instruction links are now correct
* Fixed: undefined array key "m" when showing vulnerability details
* Fixed: prevent errors when downgrading to free
* Fixed: 2FA compatibility with JetPack WordPress.com login
* Changed: email functions require verified email address

= 9.2.0 - 2025-01-20 =
* Fixed: added nonce check to certificate re-check button
* Fixed: review notice was not properly dismissible in some cases

= 9.1.4 =
* Fixed: shields in UI datatables no longer cut off
* Changed: do not track 404s for logged in users
* Changed: implemented rsssl_wpconfig_path filter in all wp-config functions
* Changed: faster onboarding completion after clicking Finish button

= 9.1.3 - 2024-11-28 =
* Fixed: remove duplicate site URL
* Fixed: rsssl_sanitize_uri_value() now always returns a string
* Fixed: multisite 2FA role enforcement for users with multiple roles
* Fixed: Skip Onboarding button undefined page with email method
* Fixed: translation loading updated for WordPress 6.7
* Changed: improved 2FA lockout notice
* Changed: catch use of short init in advanced-headers file
* Changed: string improvements and translator comments
* Changed: Bitnami support for rsssl_find_wordpress_base_path()
* Changed: integrate Site Health notifications with Solid Security
* Changed: enhanced random password generation in Rename Admin User
* Changed: always return string in wpconfig_path() function

= 9.1.2 =
* Security: authentication bypass fix

= 9.1.1.1 - 2024-11-05 =
* Fixed: 2FA grace period was kept active after a reset

= 9.1.1 - 2024-10-30 =
* Fixed: 2FA grace period kept active after reset
* Changed: safe-mode.lock file deactivates Firewall, 2FA and LLA for debugging
* Changed: update to system status
* Changed: textual changes
* Changed: updated instructions URLs
* Changed: site health notices changed from critical to recommended
* Changed: dropped obsolete react library

= 9.1.0 - 2024-10-22 =
* Fixed: prevent potential errors with login feedback
* Fixed: catch type error when $transients is not an array
* Changed: allow scanning for security headers via scan.really-simple-ssl.com
* Changed: remove unnecessary rsssl_update_option calls

= 9.0.2 =
* Fixed: issue with deactivating 2FA

= 9.0.0 - 2024-09-16 =
* Fixed: instructions URL in the Firewall settings
* Fixed: incorrect instructions URL
* Fixed: Let's Encrypt returning old certificate on auto-renewed certificates
* Changed: dropped X-Frame-Options header in favor of frame-ancestors
* Changed: save and continue in vulnerabilities overview not working correctly

= 8.3.0.1 =
* Fixed: issues with the decryption model

= 8.3.0 - 2024-08-12 =
* Fixed: some strings were not translatable
* Fixed: premium support link did not work
* Fixed: links in emails were sometimes incorrect
* Fixed: fatal error on permission detection
* Added: password security scan detects weak and compromised passwords
* Changed: disable cron schedules on deactivation
* Changed: custom license check header improves hosting compatibility
* Changed: added option to disable X-powered-by header
* Changed: new improved encryption method for some settings

= 8.1.5 - 2024-06-21 =
* Fixed: documentation links to website broken
* Changed: some text changes in helptexts
* Changed: new structure to upgrade database tables

= 8.1.4 - 2024-06-11 =
* Fixed: cookie expiration change not loading
* Fixed: Visual Composer compatibility with Enforce Strong Password
* Fixed: multiple CloudFlare detected notices in onboarding
* Fixed: checkbox position in onboarding
* Changed: dropdown in onboarding not entirely visible
* Changed: styling of locked XML RPC overview

= 8.1.3 - 2024-05-16 =
* Fixed: WP Rocket compatibility when advanced-headers.php does not exist

= 8.1.2 - 2024-05-16 =
* Fixed: advanced-headers.php now supports early inclusion

= 8.1.1 - 2024-05-14 =
* Fixed: upgrade from <6.0 to >8.0 causing fatal error
* Fixed: URL to details of detected vulnerabilities was incorrect
* Added: detection of non-recommended permissions on files
* Added: configure region restrictions for your site
* Changed: textual change on premium overlay
* Changed: upgraded minimum required PHP version to 7.4
* Changed: compatibility with Bitnami
* Changed: compatibility of Limit Login Attempts with WooCommerce
* Changed: remove duplicate X-Really-Simple-SSL-Test from advanced-headers-test.php
* Changed: clear notice about .htaccess writable if do_not_edit_htaccess is enabled

= 8.1.0 =
* Fixed: show 'self' as default in Frame Ancestors
* Added: Limit Login Attempts Captcha integration
* Changed: some string corrections
* Changed: catch not existing rsssl_version_compare
* Changed: check for openSSL module existence
* Changed: set default empty array for options, for legacy upgrades
* Changed: disable custom login URL when plain permalinks are enabled
* Changed: drop renamed folder notice, not needed anymore
* Changed: enable advanced headers in onboarding
* Changed: is_object check in updater

= 8.0.1 =
* Fixed: enable 2FA during onboarding when not selected by user
* Fixed: upgrading to Pro preserves settings when clear on deactivation enabled
* Fixed: catch several array key not existing errors
* Changed: better CSP defaults

= 8.0.0 =
* Added: hide remember me checkbox
* Added: extend blocking of malicious admin creation to multisite
* Changed: drop prefetch-src from Content Security Policy
* Changed: disable two-fa when login protection is disabled

= 7.2.8 =
* Fixed: clear cron schedules on deactivation
* Changed: translations update
* Changed: info notice about automatic free and pro plugin merge

= 7.2.7 =
* Changed: added integration with FlyingPress and Fastest Cache
* Changed: fix exiting a filter, causing compatibility issue with BuddyPress

= 7.2.6 =
* Fixed: custom 404 pages with custom login URL
* Added: option to limit login cookie expiration time
* Changed: text changes
* Changed: CSS on login error message
* Changed: header detection improved by checking the last URL in redirect chain

= 7.2.5 =
* Fixed: IP detection header order
* Fixed: table creation on activation of LLA module

= 7.2.4 =
* Fixed: PHP warning in Password Security module
* Fixed: change login URL feature not working with password protected pages
* Changed: move database table creation to Limit Login Attempts module
* Changed: prevent PHP error caused by debug.log file hardening feature

= 7.2.3 =
* Fixed: CSP data not showing in datatable

= 7.2.2 =
* Changed: improved check for PharData class

= 7.2.1 =
* Fixed: config for CSP preventing Learning mode from completing
* Fixed: datatable styling
* Fixed: using deactivate_https with WP-CLI did not remove htaccess rules
* Changed: add query parameter to enforce email verification
* Changed: CSS for check certificate manually button

= 7.2.0 =
* Fixed: changed link to article
* Fixed: remove flags .js file which was added twice
* Fixed: typo in missing advanced-headers.php notice
* Changed: catch PHP warning when script src is empty when using hide WP version
* Changed: new save & continue feedback
* Changed: datatable styling
* Changed: new react based modal
* Changed: menu re-structured
* Changed: re-check vulnerability status after core update
* Changed: vulnerability notification emails now link to specific details

= 7.1.3 - 2023-10-11 =
* Fixed: React ErrorBoundary preventing Let's Encrypt generation to complete

= 7.1.2 - 2023-10-06 =
* Fixed: hook change in integrations loader causing modules not to load

= 7.1.1 - 2023-10-05 =
* Fixed: incorrect function usage

= 7.1.0 - 2023-10-04 =
* Changed: detection if advanced-headers.php file is running

= 7.0.9 - 2023-09-05 =
* Changed: typo update word
* Changed: translatability in several strings

= 7.0.8 - 2023-08-08 =
* Fixed: handling of legacy options in PHP 8.1
* Fixed: count remaining tasks
* Changed: WordPress tested up to 6.3
* Changed: improve file existence check json

= 7.0.7 - 2023-07-25 =
* Fixed: handling of legacy options in PHP 8.1
* Fixed: prevent issues with CloudFlare when submitting support form
* Fixed: translations singular/plural for Japanese translations
* Changed: modal icon placement in wizard on smaller screens
* Changed: expire cached detected headers five minutes after saving settings

= 7.0.6 - 2023-07-04 =
* Fixed: translations not loading for chunked react components
* Changed: support custom wp-content directory in advanced-headers.php
* Changed: prevent usage of subdirectories in custom login URL
* Changed: added manual vulnerability recheck parameter

= 7.0.5 =
* Fixed: reverted redirect method to fix non-www site login issues

= 7.0.4 - 2023-06-14 =
* Fixed: feedback on hardening features enable action not showing as enabled
* Changed: notice informing about the new free vulnerability detection feature
* Changed: improved the PHP redirect method
* Changed: make the wp-config.php not writable notice dismissable

= 7.0.3 =
* Fixed: fix false positives on some plugins
* Changed: vulnerability notifications in site health, if notifications are enabled

= 7.0.2 =
* Changed: improve matching precision on plugins with vulnerabilities

= 7.0.1 =
* Fixed: REST API ajax fallback now works correctly

= 7.0.0 =
* Added: Vulnerability Detection (Beta)
* Changed: move onboarding rest api to do_action rest_route
* Changed: catch several edge situations in SSL Labs api
* Changed: SSL Labs block responsiveness
* Changed: more robust handling of wp-config.php detection

= 6.3.0 =
* Changed: added support for the new Let's Encrypt staging environment

= 6.2.5 =
* Fixed: capability mismatch in multisite
* Changed: add warning alert option

= 6.2.4 =
* Fixed: catch non array value from notices array
* Fixed: typo in documentation link
* Changed: optionally enable notification emails in onboarding wizard
* Changed: onboarding styling

= 6.2.3 =
* Changed: back-end react to functional components
* Changed: multisite notice should link to network admin page
* Changed: detect existing CAA records to check Let's Encrypt compatibility
* Changed: tested up to WP 6.2
* Changed: UX improvement learning mode

= 6.2.2 =
* Fixed: capability mismatch for non-administrator in multisite admin

= 6.2.1 =
* Fixed: race condition when activating SSL through WP-CLI
* Fixed: missing disabled state in textarea and checkboxes
* Fixed: some strings not translatable
* Fixed: Let's Encrypt renewal with add on
* Changed: permissions check re-structuring
* Changed: notice on subsite within multisite environment about wildcard updated

= 6.2.0 =
* Added: optional email notifications on advanced settings
* Changed: added tooltips
* Changed: added warnings for .htaccess redirect
* Changed: don't send user email change on renaming admin user
* Changed: use BASEPATH only for wp-load.php, symlinked folders load based on ABSPATH
* Changed: improved support for environments where Rest API is blocked

= 6.1.1 =
* Fixed: WP-CLI SSL activation fix when site not visited before
* Changed: prevent 'undefined' status showing up in api calls on settings page
* Changed: notice for incompatible Let's Encrypt shell add-on versions

= 6.1.0 =
* Fixed: empty menu item visible in Let's Encrypt menu
* Changed: some UX changes
* Changed: limit number of notices in the dashboard
* Changed: load rest api request URL over https if website is loaded over https

= 6.0.14 =
* Fixed: settings page when using plain permalinks

= 6.0.13 =
* Fixed: CSS for blue labels in progress dashboard below 1080px
* Fixed: WP-CLI SSL activation not working due to capability checks
* Fixed: catch invalid account error in Let's Encrypt generation
* Fixed: do not block user enumeration for gutenberg
* Changed: improve method of dropping empty menu items in settings dashboard
* Changed: dynamic links in auto installer
* Changed: change rest_api method to core wp apiFetch()
* Changed: scroll highlighted setting into view after clicking "fix" on a task
* Changed: HTTP method tests run in batches to prevent CURL timeouts
* Changed: clean up code-execution.php file after test
* Changed: notification when DISABLE_FILE_EDITING is set to false
* Changed: drop some unnecessary translations
* Changed: WP version test uses options for better persistence

= 6.0.12 =
* Fixed: multisite admin username test uses correct database prefix
* Changed: allow submenu in back-end react application
* Changed: skip value update when no change has been made
* Changed: no redirect on dismiss of admin notice
* Changed: remove obsolete warning
* Changed: qtranslate support on settings page

= 6.0.11 =
* Fixed: login check works when HTTP_X_WP_NONCE unavailable
* Fixed: admin notices now dismiss immediately

= 6.0.10 =
* Fixed: Apache 2.4 compatibility for upload directory code blocking
* Fixed: Varnish cache compatibility for REST API requests
* Fixed: manage_security capability added for upgraded users
* Fixed: allow for custom rest api prefixes
* Fixed: Let's Encrypt DNS verification save and action issues
* Fixed: REST API error handling prevents blank settings page
* Changed: simplify user enumeration test
* Changed: catch unexpected response in SSL Labs object
* Changed: z-index on onboarding modal on smaller screen sizes
* Changed: hide username field if no admin username is present

= 6.0.9 =
* Fixed: incorrectly disabled email field in Let's Encrypt wizard
* Changed: on rename admin user, catch existing username, and strange characters
* Changed: catch openBaseDir restriction in cpanel detection function
* Changed: removed 6.0 update notices from subsites

= 6.0.8 =
* Changed: Let's Encrypt wizard CSS styling
* Changed: re-add link to article about Let's Encrypt
* Changed: let user choose a new username when selecting "rename admin user"

= 6.0.7 =
* Fixed: restricted .htaccess rewrite to prevent plugin conflicts

= 6.0.6 =
* Fixed: drop upgrade of .htaccess file in upgrade script

= 6.0.5 =
* Fixed: .htaccess race condition with simultaneous updates

= 6.0.4 =
* Fixed: .htaccess redirect compatibility with upload code blocking
* Fixed: deactivation now fully removes wp-config.php changes

= 6.0.3 =
* Fixed: Rest Optimizer no longer deactivates other plugins

= 6.0.2 =
* Fixed: do not show WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY notice if WP_DEBUG is false
* Fixed: empty cron schedule
* Fixed: auto installer used function not defined yet
* Fixed: rest api optimizer causing an error in some cases
* Changed: several typos and string improvements

= 6.0.1 =
* Fixed: translations not loading for scripts

= 6.0.0 =
* Added: Server Health Check - powered by SSLLabs
* Added: WordPress Hardening Features
* Changed: User Interface
* Changed: Tested up to WordPress 6.1.0

== Upgrade notice ==
On settings page load, the .htaccess file is no rewritten. If you have made .htaccess customizations to the RSSSL block and have not blocked the plugin from editing it, do so before upgrading.
Always back up before any upgrade. Especially .htaccess, wp-config.php and the plugin folder. This way you can easily roll back.

== Screenshots ==
1. The Really Simple Security Dashboard provides a quick security overview.
2. Enable or enforce 2FA per user role.
3. Stay ahead of plugin, theme and WP core vulnerabilities.
4. Harden your site’s security with Basic Hardening features.
5. 1-minute configuration with the short security onboarding.

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