CVE-2026-63030WordPress < 7.0.2 - REST API batch-route confusion and SQL injection issue leading to Remote Code Execution
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.
Overview
Severity
| Score | Severity | Version | Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | CRITICAL | 3.1WPScan (CNA) | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CISA required action
⚡ Known exploited · remediation due Jul 24, 2026
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.
Details
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-63030
- Status
- Analyzed
- Assigner (CNA)
- WPScan
- Published
- Jul 17, 2026
- Last modified
- 2026-10-08 10:35 UTC
- Weaknesses
Affected Products
As published by the CNA in the CVE record.
WordPressWordPress2 version ranges
- 6.9.0 before 6.9.5
- 7.0.0 before 7.0.2