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CVE-2026-60137

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

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 authornot_in parameter of WP_Query, which could allow SQL Injection when a plugin or theme passes untrusted input to the parameter.

Published Jul 17, 2026 · Updated Oct 8, 2026 · Also known as BIT-wordpress-2026-60137, BIT-wordpress-multisite-2026-60137, DEBIAN-CVE-2026-60137, EUVD-2026-45279, bd087d06-5395-4dfd-a288-2c3271a62842

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2026-60137 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.1 v3.1) affecting WordPress, wordpress-6 (minimos), wordpress-7 (minimos) and 1 more product.
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 17, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 5.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including WordPress 6.8.6, WordPress 6.8.6+dfsg1-0+deb13u1, WordPress 6.9.5.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

9.1

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

5.3%

Higher than 92.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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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 authornot_in parameter of WP_Query, which could allow SQL Injection when a plugin or theme passes untrusted input to the parameter.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
CISA KEVJul 21, 2026Aug 4, 2026Not reported
Industry KEV feedJul 17, 2026Aug 4, 2026Not reported
CIRCL KEVJul 18, 2026Aug 4, 2026Not reported
ENISA EUVDJul 21, 2026n/aNot reported

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

17 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
WordPressWordpress>= 6.8.0, >= 6.8, >= 6.9.06.8.6
wordpress-6minimosSee advisory6.9.5-r0
wordpress-7minimosSee advisory7.0.2-r0
wordpress-multisitebitnami>= 6.8.06.8.6

Patched Releases

WordPress

6.8.6, 6.8.6+dfsg1-0+deb13u1, 6.9.5, 7.0.2, 7.0.2+dfsg1-1

wordpress-6

6.9.5-r0

wordpress-7

7.0.2-r0

wordpress-multisite

6.8.6, 6.9.5, 7.0.2

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Jul 17, 2026

  2. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Jul 17, 2026

  3. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Jul 18, 2026

  4. Added to CISA KEV

    Jul 21, 2026

  5. Added to ENISA EUVD

    Jul 21, 2026

  6. Last updated

    Oct 8, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

References

13 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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