Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | >= 6.8, < 6.8.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-fpp7-x2xVendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2026/07/wordpress-7-0-2-release/Release Notes
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-60137?
CVE-2026-60137 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). 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 pas...
How severe is CVE-2026-60137?
CVE-2026-60137 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-60137?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.