CVE-2026-60137
WordPress Core SQL Injection Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
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.
INFO
Published Date :
July 17, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 29, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.
WordPress Core contains a SQL injection vulnerability when a plugin or theme passes untrusted input to the parameter. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE-2026-63030 to allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain remote code execution on default WordPress installations.
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.
Unknown
https://wordpress.org/news/2026/07/wordpress-7-0-2-release/ ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60137
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update WordPress to 6.8.6 or later.
- Update WordPress to 6.9.5 or later.
- Update WordPress to 7.0.2 or later.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-60137 has a 80 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-60137.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-fpp7-x2x2-2mjf | Vendor Advisory |
| https://wordpress.org/news/2026/07/wordpress-7-0-2-release/ | Release Notes |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-60137 | US Government Resource |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-60137 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-60137
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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Python
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Analysis and end-to-end implementation of the patched wordpress RCE vulnerability - CVE-2026-60137 and CVE-2026-63030
Python
CVE-2026-60137Temporary Emergency Mitigation for CVE-2026-60137 & CVE-2026-63030 (wp2shell)
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PHP
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Repo for fail2ban filter for the wp2shell exploit
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End-to-end technical analysis and reproduction notes for high-impact CVEs (e.g., pre-auth RCEs, sandbox escapes, and privilege escalations).
Proof-of-concept for an authentication bypass (route confusion) + unauthenticated SQL injection in WordPress core that is chainable to remote code execution.
Python
Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) in WordPress Core allows attackers to execute arbitrary code without logging in by chaining CVE-2026-63030 and CVE-2026-60137, potentially leading to full site compromise.
Python
WordPress REST API SQLi to RCE PoC (CVE-2026-63030 & CVE-2026-60137)
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WordPress wp2shell pre-auth RCE exploit kit (CVE-2026-63030 + CVE-2026-60137)
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Python
WordPress Core Unauthenticated RCE (CVE-2026-63030, CVE-2026-60137)
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Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-60137 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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The Cyber Express
Critical wp2shell Vulnerability Hits WordPress Core, Patch Released
WordPress has released security updates to address the wp2shell vulnerability, a critical flaw that allowed attackers to achieve remote code execution (RCE) on vulnerable sites using a single anonymou ... Read more
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TheCyberThrone
CISA adds six vulnerabilities to KEV – July 2026
On 21 and 22 July 2026, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog by adding six vulnerabilities spanning enterprise collabo ... Read more
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The Hacker News
Hackers Exploit Windmill Flaw to Read Arbitrary Server Files Without Authentication
A high-severity security flaw impacting open-source developer platform Windmill has come under active exploitation in the wild, per VulnCheck. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2026-29059 (CVSS sco ... Read more
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The Hacker News
WordPress wp2shell Exploitation Grows as Public Exploit Fuels Mass Scanning
Attackers have begun to exploit two critical vulnerabilities in WordPress that, when combined together, enable unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) and complete compromise of vulnerable website ... Read more
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security.nl
'WordPress WP2Shell-lek uren na verschijnen patch al misbruikt bij aanvallen'
Het WP2Shell-lek in WordPress is uren na het verschijnen van de patch om het probleem te verhelpen al misbruikt bij aanvallen, zo stelt cybersecuritybedrijf Wordfence. Bij de aanval worden twee kwetsb ... Read more
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The Cloudflare Blog
Cloudflare WAF protects WordPress applications from two high-severity vulnerabilities
July 17, 20263 minute readCloudflare has deployed new Web Application Firewall (WAF) protections for two critical vulnerabilities affecting WordPress. The protections address an Unauthenticated Remote ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-60137 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-60137', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'active'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-21T00:00:00+00:00'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-60137', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'active'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-22T03:55:47.898130Z'} -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-60137', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'active'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-21T15:45:09.401257Z'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-60137', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'active'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-21T00:00:00+00:00'} -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.9 up to (excluding) 6.9.5 *cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.0 up to (excluding) 7.0.2 *cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.8 up to (excluding) 6.8.6 Added Reference Type WPScan: https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-fpp7-x2x2-2mjf Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type WPScan: https://wordpress.org/news/2026/07/wordpress-7-0-2-release/ Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-60137 Types: US Government Resource -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-60137 Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-60137', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-17T19:51:44.616319Z'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-60137', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'active'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-21T15:45:09.401257Z'} -
CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Jul. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Date Added 2026-07-21 Added Due Date 2026-07-21 Added Required Action 2026-07-21 Added Vulnerability Name 2026-07-21 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'WordPress', 'product': 'WordPress', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.8.0', 'lessThan': '6.8.6', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.9.0', 'lessThan': '6.9.5', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '7.0.0', 'lessThan': '7.0.2', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added 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. Added Reference https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-fpp7-x2x2-2mjf Added Reference https://wordpress.org/news/2026/07/wordpress-7-0-2-release/ -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-89 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-60137', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-17T19:51:44.616319Z'}