How severe is CVE-2020-6168?

CVE-2020-6168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high 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 high.

Is CVE-2020-6168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6168?

CVE-2020-6168 affects Webfactoryltd Minimal Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6168?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-6168 published?

CVE-2020-6168 was published on 2020-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6168

CVE-2020-6168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webfactoryltd Minimal Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
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 2.10, allows authenticated users with basic access to enable and disable maintenance-mode settings (impacting the availability and confidentiality of a vulnerable site, along with the integrity of the setting).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6168?: A flaw in the WordPress plugin, Minimal Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode through 2.10, allows authenticated users with basic access to enable and disable maintenance-mode settings (impacting the availability and confidentiality of a vulnerable site, along with the integrity of the setting).
How severe is CVE-2020-6168?: CVE-2020-6168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high 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 high.
Is CVE-2020-6168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6168?: CVE-2020-6168 affects Webfactoryltd Minimal Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6168?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-6168 published?: CVE-2020-6168 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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