Actively exploited · Published Jul 17, 2026 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2026-63030WordPress < 7.0.2 - REST API batch-route confusion and SQL injection issue leading to Remote Code Execution
Critical 9.8 Exploited
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in WordPress from WordPress. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on July 21, 2026). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 10.6% (higher than 96% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Metasploit, Nuclei, public proof-of-concept code. Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
CISA guidance
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.
Federal agencies must remediate by Jul 24, 2026.
Official 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.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:14 | wordpress | 7.0.2+dfsg1-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2026-63030 |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | wordpress | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2026-63030 |
| Ubuntu:24.04:LTS | wordpress | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2026-63030 |
| Ubuntu:26.04:LTS | wordpress | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2026-63030 |
| Ubuntu:26.10 | wordpress | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2026-63030 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-436 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-ff9f-jf42-662q vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://wordpress.org/news/2026/07/wordpress-7-0-2-release/ release-notes, vendor-advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-63030 government-resource