Is WordPress 6.8.5 patched?
Summary iPlain-English security status for WordPress 6.8.5, built from its CVEs, active-exploitation data, end-of-life date and latest release.
WordPress 6.8.5 is part of the 6.8 release line. No known vulnerabilities affect it in our data. The 6.8 line reached end-of-life on 2025-12-02, so it no longer receives security patches. The latest supported WordPress release is 7.0.0.
Known issues affecting 6.8.5
None found for this version. ✓
Other WordPress versions
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Frequently asked
Is WordPress 6.8.5 patched?
WordPress 6.8.5 is end-of-life and no longer receives security patches. Move to 7.0.0.
When does WordPress 6.8 reach end-of-life?
WordPress 6.8 reached end-of-life on 2025-12-02 and no longer receives security patches.
What is the latest version of WordPress?
The latest supported WordPress release is 7.0.0.
Is WordPress 6.8.5 still receiving security updates?
No — WordPress 6.8.5 is on the 6.8 line, which reached end-of-life on 2025-12-02 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 ↗