PatchTheCVECVE-2024-1136: The Coming Soon Page & Maintenance Mode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due
CVE-2024-1136 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) 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 unauthorized access of data due to an improperly implemented URL check in the wpsm_coming_soon_redirect function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view a site with maintenance mode or coming-soon mode enabled to view the site's content.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 60%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2024-02-28 |
| 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-2024-1136?
coming soon page \& maintenance mode: upgrade to 2.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-1136 being exploited?
CVE-2024-1136 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-2024-1136 affect?
CVE-2024-1136 affects coming soon page \& maintenance mode. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Coming Soon Page & Maintenance Mode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to an improperly implemented URL check in the wpsm_coming_soon_redirect function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This
How urgent is CVE-2024-1136?
Priority 34/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
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