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CVE-2026-63030

WordPress Core Interpretation Conflict

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 10.6%
  1. Published17 Jul 2026
  2. Added to CISA KEV21 Jul 2026
  3. Remediation due24 Jul 2026
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

WordPress Core contains an interpretation conflict vulnerability that could allow an attacker to perform SQL Injection and achieve Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE-2026-60137.

Added to KEV: 21 Jul 2026Federal remediation due: 24 Jul 2026

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

WordPress≥ 6.9 < 6.9.5 · ≥ 7.0 < 7.0.2

Remediation

Fixed in
WordPress≥ 6.9.5

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-63030 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-63030 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 21 Jul 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-63030?

CVE-2026-63030 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 10.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-63030?

Affected products include WordPress.

How do I fix CVE-2026-63030?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example WordPress 6.9.5 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.