CVE-2026-60137
WordPress < 7.0.2 - Facilitated SQL Injection via author__not_in in WP_Query
WordPress·Core
- Added
- Jul 21, 2026
- Fix due
- Aug 4, 2026
- Ransomware
- Not known
- Published
- Jul 17, 2026
- Updated
- Oct 7, 2026
- First covered
- Jul 18, 2026
- Latest story
- 4 months ago
Summary
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 parameter of WP_Query, which could allow SQL Injection when a plugin or theme passes untrusted input to the parameter.
CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Attack profile
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NCISA required action
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Affected products
- WordPress6.8.0 to before 6.8.66.9.0 to before 6.9.57.0.0 to before 7.0.2