Disable SSL on sandbox installs

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
If you're experiencing issues with WPML creating a potential attack vector for MITM attacks by disabling SSL verification on sandbox installs, this is relevant to you.
Solution:
We recommend updating to WPML version 4.6.11 or later, as well as updating the String Translation. This update addresses and resolves the SSL verification issue in sandbox environments.

Please note that this solution might be irrelevant if it's outdated or not applicable to your case. We highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If the issue persists, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum for further assistance.

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Last updated by Lauren 3 months, 3 weeks ago.

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May 10, 2024 at 6:58 pm #15616234
desireeM	WPML accidentally creates an attack vector for MITM attacks, by disabling SSL verification on sandbox installs sitepress-multilingual-cms/vendor/otgs/installer/includes/class-wp-installer.php
May 14, 2024 at 2:44 pm #15626110
Lauren Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: America/New_York (GMT-05:00)	I have reported your findings to our developers and will update here if we need more information or make any changes. Thank you!
August 7, 2024 at 1:14 pm #16048045
Lauren Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: America/New_York (GMT-05:00)	Just a quick update to let you know that this is fixed in WPML 4.6.11 and String Translation release.