CVE-2026-63030

CriticalActively exploited (CISA KEV)

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.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability96. percentile10.6%
ProductWordPress Core
PublishedJul 17, 2026
First seenJul 17, 2026
Added to KEVJul 21, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-436CWE-436

How to fix

CISA 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.

CISA due date: Jul 24, 2026
Update
  • wordpress wordpress6.9.5, 7.0.2 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
wordpress wordpress6.9 ≤ v < 6.9.5, 7.0 ≤ v < 7.0.26.9.5, 7.0.2

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