Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataWordPress 6.8.x before 6.8.6, 6.9.x before 6.9.5, and 7.0.x before 7.0.2 fail to properly sanitise the author__not_in parameter of WP_Query (CWE-89). If a plugin or theme passes untrusted input to this parameter, SQL injection becomes possible. The flaw is rated 5.9 (MEDIUM, CVSS v3.1) with high confidentiality impact, and CISA lists it in its KEV catalog, so it is actively exploited.
NVD 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.
⚠️ Actively exploited — CISA KEV
This CVE was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-07-21. It is confirmed exploited in the wild and must be patched as a priority.
Remediation deadline (US federal agencies): 2026-08-04
EPSS · FIRST.org
5.3%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 92% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-16, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
Information
- Published
- 17 juil. 2026
- Updated
- 8 oct. 2026
- Status
- Analyzed
- Source
- contact@wpscan.com
Affected products
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (3)
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