Wordpress 6.x — End of Life
Active Actively exploitedWordpress 6.x is still supported and has no announced end-of-life date yet. The most recent release in this series is 6.9.10. 4 CVEs are tracked for this series, including 1 critical and 3 actively exploited according to CISA KEV. The next major version is Wordpress 7. See Wordpress 7 →
Wordpress 6.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.9 | Dec 2, 2025 | May 20, 2026 | No | 6.9.10 | Active | |
| 6.8 | Apr 15, 2025 | Dec 2, 2025 | No | 6.8.11 | Active | |
| 6.7 | Nov 12, 2024 | Apr 15, 2025 | No | 6.7.10 | Active | |
| 6.6 | Jul 16, 2024 | Nov 12, 2024 | No | 6.6.10 | Active | |
| 6.5 | Apr 2, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 | No | 6.5.13 | Active | |
| 6.4 | Nov 7, 2023 | Apr 2, 2024 | No | 6.4.13 | Active | |
| 6.3 | Aug 8, 2023 | Nov 7, 2023 | No | 6.3.13 | Active | |
| 6.2 | Mar 29, 2023 | Aug 8, 2023 | No | 6.2.14 | Active | |
| 6.1 | Nov 2, 2022 | Mar 29, 2023 | No | 6.1.15 | Active | |
| 6.0 | May 24, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 | No | 6.0.17 | Active |
CVEs affecting Wordpress 6.x (17)
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Cycle | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-87902 | HIGH | 8.1 | 39.97% | KEV | 6.4 | An unauthenticated attacker can make `get_page_template()` page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `.ph… | Sep 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-87902 | HIGH | 8.1 | 39.97% | KEV | 6.5 | An unauthenticated attacker can make `get_page_template()` page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `.ph… | Sep 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-87902 | HIGH | 8.1 | 39.97% | KEV | 6.0 | An unauthenticated attacker can make `get_page_template()` page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `.ph… | Sep 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-87902 | HIGH | 8.1 | 39.97% | KEV | 6.7 | An unauthenticated attacker can make `get_page_template()` page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `.ph… | Sep 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-87902 | HIGH | 8.1 | 39.97% | KEV | 6.3 | An unauthenticated attacker can make `get_page_template()` page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `.ph… | Sep 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-87902 | HIGH | 8.1 | 39.97% | KEV | 6.6 | An unauthenticated attacker can make `get_page_template()` page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `.ph… | Sep 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-87902 | HIGH | 8.1 | 39.97% | KEV | 6.2 | An unauthenticated attacker can make `get_page_template()` page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `.ph… | Sep 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-87902 | HIGH | 8.1 | 39.97% | KEV | 6.8 | An unauthenticated attacker can make `get_page_template()` page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `.ph… | Sep 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-87902 | HIGH | 8.1 | 39.97% | KEV | 6.1 | An unauthenticated attacker can make `get_page_template()` page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `.ph… | Sep 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-87902 | HIGH | 8.1 | 39.97% | KEV | 6.9 | An unauthenticated attacker can make `get_page_template()` page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `.ph… | Sep 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-63030 | CRITICAL | 9.8 | 10.64% | KEV | 6.9 | WordPress 6.9.x before 6.9.5 and 7.0.x before 7.0.2 is affected by a REST API batch endpoint route confusion issue which… | Jul 17, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-60137 | MEDIUM | 5.9 | 5.32% | KEV | 6.8 | WordPress 6.8.x before 6.8.6, 6.9.x before 6.9.5, and 7.0.x before 7.0.2 does not properly sanitise the author__not_in p… | Jul 17, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-60137 | MEDIUM | 5.9 | 5.32% | KEV | 6.9 | WordPress 6.8.x before 6.8.6, 6.9.x before 6.9.5, and 7.0.x before 7.0.2 does not properly sanitise the author__not_in p… | Jul 17, 2026 |
| CVE-2023-39999 | MEDIUM | 4.3 | 1.19% | — | 6.2 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in WordPress from 6.3 through 6.3.1, from 6.2 through 6.2.2, … | Oct 13, 2023 |
| CVE-2023-39999 | MEDIUM | 4.3 | 1.19% | — | 6.3 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in WordPress from 6.3 through 6.3.1, from 6.2 through 6.2.2, … | Oct 13, 2023 |
| CVE-2023-39999 | MEDIUM | 4.3 | 1.19% | — | 6.0 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in WordPress from 6.3 through 6.3.1, from 6.2 through 6.2.2, … | Oct 13, 2023 |
| CVE-2023-39999 | MEDIUM | 4.3 | 1.19% | — | 6.1 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in WordPress from 6.3 through 6.3.1, from 6.2 through 6.2.2, … | Oct 13, 2023 |
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[](https://eolcanary.com/explore/wordpress/6)Frequently asked questions
Is Wordpress 6 end of life?
No. Wordpress 6.x is still supported. It continues to receive security patches and bug fixes.
What CVEs affect Wordpress 6?
There are 4 CVEs tracked for Wordpress 6.x, including 1 critical severity issue and 3 listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. See the full list above with CVSS and EPSS scores.
What is the latest Wordpress 6 version?
The latest Wordpress 6.x patch release is 6.9.10, released on October 6, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Wordpress 6 to Wordpress 7?
To migrate from Wordpress 6 to Wordpress 7: (1) review the official Wordpress 7 migration guide for breaking changes, (2) update dependencies and configuration accordingly, (3) test thoroughly in a staging environment, (4) deploy with a rollback plan. Starting early gives you time to resolve compatibility issues before your current version reaches end of life.
Is it safe to run Wordpress 6 in production?
Yes, Wordpress 6 is still supported. Make sure you run the latest patch (6.9.10) to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA