PatchTheCVECVE-2019-25139: The Coming Soon Page & Maintenance Mode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated settings reset i
CVE-2019-25139 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting coming soon page \& maintenance mode. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Coming Soon Page & Maintenance Mode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated settings reset in versions up to, and including 1.8.1 due to missing capability checks in the ~/functions/data-reset-post.php file which makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to trigger a plugin settings reset.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 43%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2023-06-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2019-25139?
coming soon page \& maintenance mode: upgrade to newer than 1.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-25139 being exploited?
CVE-2019-25139 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2019-25139 affect?
CVE-2019-25139 affects coming soon page \& maintenance mode. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Coming Soon Page & Maintenance Mode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated settings reset in versions up to, and including 1.8.1 due to missing capability checks in the ~/functions/data-reset-post.php file which makes it
How urgent is CVE-2019-25139?
Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities
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