WP Maintenance vulnerabilities
Plugin slug wp-maintenance · 7 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2025-05-07 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 6.1.9.8 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
2 of 7 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in WP Maintenance
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High 7.2 | <= 6.1.9.7 | 6.1.9.8 | CVE-2025-47683 | 2025-05-07 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 6.1.9.2 | 6.1.9.3 | CVE-2024-0789 | 2024-06-18 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 6.1.6 | 6.1.7 | CVE-2024-1472 | 2024-02-16 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 6.1.3 | 6.1.4 | CVE-2023-47769 | 2023-11-14 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.5 | <= 6.0.7 | 6.0.8 | CVE-2022-30536 | 2022-06-28 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.5 | <= 6.0.5 | 6.0.6 | CVE-2021-36828 | 2022-04-15 | Advisory |
| High 8.8 | <= 5.0.5 | 5.0.6 | CVE-2019-19979 | 2019-11-19 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the WP Maintenance plugin safe to use?
All 7 known issues are fixed in current versions (6.1.9.8 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of WP Maintenance my site runs?
In WordPress go to Plugins > Installed Plugins. From the outside, the free PluginPeek scan below reads the version from the site's public files.
How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?
Make a full backup, then update it from Dashboard > Updates and check the site afterwards. If you would rather not, we can do it for a fixed $99, paid after you have checked the site.