CVE-2026-63030: wordpress — Actively Exploited & Fix

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0895

Probability of exploitation

0.95%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Jul 21, 2026 Remediation due: Jul 24, 2026

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-436 CWE-436

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
wordpress	wordpress	6.9 — 6.9.5
wordpress	wordpress	7.0 — 7.0.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-ff9f-jf42-662q

Other References

https://wordpress.org/news/2026/07/wordpress-7-0-2-release/ https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-63030

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-63030? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2026-63030? +

CVE-2026-63030 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0895, placing it in the 1th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-63030? +

CVE-2026-63030 affects products from wordpress, specifically: wordpress. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-63030? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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