CVE-2020-6168

Name: CVE-2020-6168
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-09T20:15:11.473+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.6/10EPSS 1.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6168 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.6/10 on the CVSS scale. 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).. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.95%

77.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webfactoryltd	Minimal Coming Soon \& Maintenance Mode	<= 2.10

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/minimal-coming-soon-maintenance-mode/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10008Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/01/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-minimal-coming-soon-maintenance-mode-coming-soon-page-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/minimal-coming-soon-maintenance-mode/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10008Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/01/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-minimal-coming-soon-maintenance-mode-coming-soon-page-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6168?

How severe is CVE-2020-6168?

CVE-2020-6168 has a CVSS score of 7.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6168?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-6168?

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Source: NVD / NIST