POODLE fix for Internet Explorer: Disabling SSL 3.0 Updated on June 12, 2023 by Jeff Matson 0 Minutes, 23 Seconds to Read Due the the recent POODLE vulnerability, users will want to fully disable SSL 3.0 support within their browsers to stay safe from attack. In this article, we will show you how to disable SSL 3.0 in Internet Explorer. In the top right on Internet Explorer, click on the settings icon. In the settings menu, click on Internet Options Navigate to the Advanced tab. Scroll down the the Security section. Un-check the option for SSL 3.0 Save your settings and restart Internet Explorer. Share this Article Related Articles Migrate and Transfer SSLs Troubleshooting SSL Connection Errors: How to Fix HTTPS Issues What Is SSL and Why Does It Matter for Your Website? How to Tell If a Website Is Secure: 2026 Browser Guide How to Enable cPanel AutoSSL via Account Management Panel (AMP) and WHM How to Manage AutoSSL Certificates in cPanel Install Let’s Encrypt Free SSL Certificate on Ubuntu with Certbot Force HTTPS with the .htaccess File How to Fix the Insecure SSL Error due to SHA-1 Deprecation Installing SSLs and Generating CSRs in cPanel