PatchTheCVECVE-2019-25140: The WordPress Coming Soon Page & Maintenance Mode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scri
CVE-2019-25140 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) 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 WordPress Coming Soon Page & Maintenance Mode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the logo_width, logo_height, rcsp_logo_url, home_sec_link_txt, rcsp_headline and rcsp_description parameters in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 45%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| 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-2019-25140?
coming soon page \& maintenance mode: upgrade to newer than 1.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-25140 being exploited?
CVE-2019-25140 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-2019-25140 affect?
CVE-2019-25140 affects coming soon page \& maintenance mode. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The WordPress Coming Soon Page & Maintenance Mode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the logo_width, logo_height, rcsp_logo_url, home_sec_link_txt, rcsp_headline and rcsp_description parameters in versions
How urgent is CVE-2019-25140?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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