How severe is CVE-2020-6166?

CVE-2020-6166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-6166 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6166?

CVE-2020-6166 affects Webfactoryltd Minimal Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6166?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-6166 published?

CVE-2020-6166 was published on 2020-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6166

CVE-2020-6166 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webfactoryltd Minimal Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Webfactoryltd Minimal Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode
Published: 2020-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw in the WordPress plugin, Minimal Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode through 2.15, allows authenticated users with basic access to export settings and change maintenance-mode themes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6166?: A flaw in the WordPress plugin, Minimal Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode through 2.15, allows authenticated users with basic access to export settings and change maintenance-mode themes.
How severe is CVE-2020-6166?: CVE-2020-6166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-6166 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6166?: CVE-2020-6166 affects Webfactoryltd Minimal Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6166?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-6166 published?: CVE-2020-6166 was published on 2020-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webfactoryltd:minimal_coming_soon_\&_maintenance_mode:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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