CVE-2026-60137

Published Jul 17, 2026

Last updated 9 days ago

Exploit known CVSS medium 5.9

WordPress

Ubuntu

web application

Zero-day

Open source

SQL injection

wp2shell

Overview

AI description

Automated description summarized from trusted sources.

CVE-2026-60137 is a SQL injection vulnerability found in WordPress versions 6.8 and later. This flaw arises from the improper sanitization of the `author__not_in` parameter within `WP_Query` when untrusted data is passed to it by a plugin or theme. This vulnerability allows crafted input to alter a database query, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of data. Patches have been released for affected versions, specifically in WordPress 6.8.6, 6.9.5, and 7.0.2, as well as 7.1 beta2.

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.
Source: contact@wpscan.com
NVD status: Analyzed
Products: wordpress

Insights

Analysis from the Intruder Security Team

Published Jul 17, 2026 Updated Jul 23, 2026

This SQL injection vulnerability is the second half of a critical exploit chain alongside CVE-2026-63030. On its own this vulnerability would require a plugin or theme to pass untrusted input — but when combined with CVE-2026-63030's authentication bypass, it becomes exploitable on stock WordPress with no plugins installed. This vulnerability can be used to gain code execution.

WordPress 6.9.0–6.9.4 and 7.0.0–7.0.1 are affected. Update to WordPress 6.9.5 or 7.0.2 immediately. Both CVEs were patched in the same security release.

WordPress Core contains an SQL injection vulnerability in WP_Query where a query parameter is inserted directly into SQL without sanitisation when provided as a string value.

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type: Secondary
Base score: 5.9
Impact score: 3.6
Exploitability score: 2.2
Vector string: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Severity: MEDIUM

Known exploits

Data from CISA

Vulnerability name: WordPress Core SQL Injection Vulnerability
Exploit added on: Jul 21, 2026
Exploit action due: Aug 4, 2026
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.

Weaknesses

134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0: CWE-89

Hype score: Not currently trending

Configurations

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References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.