# CVE-2026-60137: WordPress < 7.0.2 - Facilitated SQL Injection via author__not_in in WP_Query

> CVE-2026-60137: WordPress < 7.0.2 - Facilitated SQL Injection via author__not_in in WP_Query. CVSS 5.9 (CVSS 3.1), in CISA KEV.

Canonical: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2026-60137
Last updated: 2026-10-08T10:35:47Z

- Published: 2026-07-17 19:14 UTC · Updated: 2026-10-08 10:35 UTC · Assigner: WPScan
- CVSS: 5.9 (CVSS 3.1) · Severity: Medium · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- EPSS: 5.3%, 93th percentile (scored 2026-10-25)
- CISA KEV: yes, added 2026-07-21, federal due date 2026-08-04, ransomware use: Unknown

## 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.

## CISA required action

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.

## Affected vendors and products

- WordPress: WordPress

## Tracked companies

- [WordPress.com](https://rewindex.com/company/wordpress-com.md)

## References

- [CVE record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-60137)
- [NVD entry](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60137)
- [https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-fpp7-x2x2-2mjf](https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-fpp7-x2x2-2mjf)
- [https://wordpress.org/news/2026/07/wordpress-7-0-2-release/](https://wordpress.org/news/2026/07/wordpress-7-0-2-release/)

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