MEDIUM CISA KEV

CVE-2026-60137

CVSS v3

5.9

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

4.0%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
7/21/2026
Patch Due Date
8/4/2026
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
7/17/2026
Last Modified
7/18/2026
CERT-FR Advisory
CERTFR-2026-ALE-007
CERT-FR Link
CERTFR-2026-ALE-007

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.

Is CVE-2026-60137 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-60137 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 8/4/2026.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-60137?

CVE-2026-60137 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM severity), with vector string 3.1.

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