CVE-2026-60137: wordpress SQL Injection

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0403

Probability of exploitation

0.89%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Jul 21, 2026 Remediation due: Aug 4, 2026

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-89 SQL Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
wordpress	wordpress	6.8 — 6.8.6
wordpress	wordpress	6.9 — 6.9.5
wordpress	wordpress	7.0 — 7.0.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-fpp7-x2x2-2mjf

Other References

https://wordpress.org/news/2026/07/wordpress-7-0-2-release/ https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-60137

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-60137? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2026-60137? +

CVE-2026-60137 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0403, placing it in the 1th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-60137? +

CVE-2026-60137 affects products from wordpress, specifically: wordpress. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-60137? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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