What is the severity of CVE-2020-6166?

CVE-2020-6166 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6166?

To fix CVE-2020-6166, update the Minimal Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode plugin to version 2.16 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2020-6166?

Authenticated users with basic access to a WordPress installation using the affected versions of the plugin are vulnerable to CVE-2020-6166.

What does CVE-2020-6166 allow attackers to do?

CVE-2020-6166 allows authenticated attackers to export settings and change maintenance-mode themes in the plugin.

Is CVE-2020-6166 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2020-6166 can be easily exploited by authenticated users with low privilege levels.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-6166

medium

5.5

CWE

276

9/1/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-6166

First published: Thu Jan 09 2020(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Webfactoryltd Minimal Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode	<=2.15

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6166?
CVE-2020-6166 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6166?
To fix CVE-2020-6166, update the Minimal Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode plugin to version 2.16 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-6166?
Authenticated users with basic access to a WordPress installation using the affected versions of the plugin are vulnerable to CVE-2020-6166.
What does CVE-2020-6166 allow attackers to do?
CVE-2020-6166 allows authenticated attackers to export settings and change maintenance-mode themes in the plugin.
Is CVE-2020-6166 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2020-6166 can be easily exploited by authenticated users with low privilege levels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6166?
CVE-2020-6166 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6166?
To fix CVE-2020-6166, update the Minimal Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode plugin to version 2.16 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-6166?
Authenticated users with basic access to a WordPress installation using the affected versions of the plugin are vulnerable to CVE-2020-6166.
What does CVE-2020-6166 allow attackers to do?
CVE-2020-6166 allows authenticated attackers to export settings and change maintenance-mode themes in the plugin.
Is CVE-2020-6166 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2020-6166 can be easily exploited by authenticated users with low privilege levels.