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Is WordPress 5.6.17 patched?

WordPress · cycle 5.6 · end of life · Official site ↗
5.6.1740/100End of life
Health score40/100
Open issues0
Exploited now0
Cycle 5.6 EOL2021-03-09
Latest release7.0.0

Summary iPlain-English security status for WordPress 5.6.17, built from its CVEs, active-exploitation data, end-of-life date and latest release.

WordPress 5.6.17 is part of the 5.6 release line. No known vulnerabilities affect it in our data. The 5.6 line reached end-of-life on 2021-03-09, so it no longer receives security patches. The latest supported WordPress release is 7.0.0.

Known issues affecting 5.6.17

None found for this version. ✓

Frequently asked

Is WordPress 5.6.17 patched?

WordPress 5.6.17 is end-of-life and no longer receives security patches. Move to 7.0.0.

When does WordPress 5.6 reach end-of-life?

WordPress 5.6 reached end-of-life on 2021-03-09 and no longer receives security patches.

What is the latest version of WordPress?

The latest supported WordPress release is 7.0.0.

Is WordPress 5.6.17 still receiving security updates?

No — WordPress 5.6.17 is on the 5.6 line, which reached end-of-life on 2021-03-09 and no longer receives security updates. Upgrade to 7.0.0 or later to stay supported.

Informational only, from public data (NVD · CISA KEV · EPSS · endoflife.date), and can lag or miss vendor-specific fixes. Always confirm against WordPress's official advisory before you patch or upgrade — WordPress official site ↗