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CVE-2026-63030

WordPress · Core · WordPress Core Interpretation Conflict Vulnerability

Published · Added to CISA KEV
CVSS9.8
Severitycritical
WeaknessCWE-436
EPSS10.6%95.8th percentile
Exploited3 KEV sources
Ransomware useUnknown
Federal fix dueJul 24, 2026

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

patch window

Called exploited the same day it was disclosed.

Measured from the CVE publication date to the earliest of 3 KEV catalogues that list it.

The life of this vulnerability

  1. CVE published
  2. First KEV listingsame day
  3. Last KEV listing4d
  4. Last sighting47d

Gaps are compressed to equal steps. The elapsed time is printed under each.

Which catalogues call it exploited

Sources3 of 3
Listings differ by4 d
Strongest claimconfirmed

3 catalogues list it. CIRCL aggregates the others and is shown but not counted.

Public exploitation evidence

59 public reports collected from VulnCheck and CIRCL, first on Jul 17, 2026. Each links to its original source. We have not verified them.

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 author__not_in WP_Query SQL Injection (CVE-2026-60137), could allow an attacker to perform SQL Injection and achieve Remote Code Execution.

Required action (CISA)

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.

References

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