SQL Injection in WordPress

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.

Vulnerability class: SQL Injection

EPSS: 0.783 (99.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: .

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.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-60137?
CVE-2026-60137 is a medium-severity vulnerability in WordPress, classified under SQL Injection. CVSS score: 5.9/10. Published 2026-07-17.
How severe is CVE-2026-60137?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.9 out of 10.
Is CVE-2026-60137 known to be exploited?
Yes. CVE-2026-60137 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2026-07-21), indicating it is being actively exploited. 14 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.