CVE-2026-63030
HighExploitedPublic exploitWordPress 6.9.x before 6.9.5 and 7.0.x before 7.0.2 is affected by a REST API batch endpoint route confusion issue which, combined with the authornot_in WP_Query SQL Injection (CVE-2026-60137), could allow an attacker to perform SQL Injection and achieve Remote Code Execution.
Published Jul 17, 2026 · Updated Oct 8, 2026 · Also known as 1ba55302-b38f-4932-bbba-cdd517380ad7, BIT-wordpress-2026-63030, BIT-wordpress-multisite-2026-63030, DEBIAN-CVE-2026-63030, EUVD-2026-45280
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-63030 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 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 11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including WordPress 6.9.5, WordPress 7.0.2, WordPress 7.0.2+dfsg1-1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
11%
Higher than 95.7% 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 6.9.x before 6.9.5 and 7.0.x before 7.0.2 is affected by a REST API batch endpoint route confusion issue which, combined with the authornot_in WP_Query SQL Injection (CVE-2026-60137), could allow an attacker to perform SQL Injection and achieve Remote Code Execution.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jul 18, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jul 21, 2026 | n/a | Not 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| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WordPressWordpress | >= 6.9.0, >= 6.9, >= 7.0.0 | 6.9.5 |
| wordpress-6minimos | See advisory | 6.9.5-r0 |
| wordpress-7minimos | See advisory | 7.0.2-r0 |
| wordpress-multisitebitnami | >= 6.9.0 | 6.9.5 |
Patched Releases
WordPress
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
6.9.5, 7.0.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 17, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 17, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 18, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
Jul 21, 2026
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jul 21, 2026
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-436 Interpretation Conflict
- CWE-670 Always-Incorrect Control Flow Implementation
References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2026-63030
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1ba55302-b38f-4932-bbba-cdd517380ad7?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1ba55302-b38f-4932-bbba-cdd517380ad7?source=api-scan
- exploitMSF wp_batch_desync_rce.rb
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
WordPress 6.9.x before 6.9.5 and 7.0.x before 7.0.2 is affected by a REST API batch endpoint route confusion issue which, combined with the authornot_in WP_Query SQL Injection (CVE-2026-60137), could allow an attacker to perform SQL Injection and achieve Remote Code Execution.
Affected: WordPress versions >= 6.9.0, >= 6.9, >= 7.0.0; wordpress-6 (minimos); wordpress-7 (minimos), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 17, 2026.
Yes. It was added on Jul 21, 2026 with a federal remediation due date of Jul 24, 2026.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including WordPress 6.9.5, WordPress 7.0.2, WordPress 7.0.2+dfsg1-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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