CVE-2024-1472: The WP Maintenance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and inclu

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-1472?

wp maintenance: upgrade to 6.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-1472 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1472 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-1472 affect?

CVE-2024-1472 affects wp maintenance. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The WP Maintenance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.6 via the REST API. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the plugin's maintenance mode obtain

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-1472?

Priority 34/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-1472 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting wp maintenance. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Maintenance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.6 via the REST API. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the plugin's maintenance mode obtain post and page content via REST API.

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-284
Published	2024-02-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: restezconnectes

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-29 01:43 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

restezconnectes wp maintenance UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.1.7

Fixed in: 6.1.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-maintenance || rpm -q wp-maintenance || wp-maintenance --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-maintenance

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-maintenance

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-1472?

wp maintenance: upgrade to 6.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-1472 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1472 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-2024-1472 affect?

CVE-2024-1472 affects wp maintenance. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The WP Maintenance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.6 via the REST API. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the plugin's maintenance mode obtain

How urgent is CVE-2024-1472?

Priority 34/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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