CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedWordPress versions prior to 6.8.6, 6.9.5, and 7.0.2 are vulnerable to SQL Injection due to improper sanitization of the author__not_in parameter in WP_Query, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate database queries. This vulnerability poses a medium risk, particularly for sites using plugins or themes that pass untrusted input to this parameter. Administrators of affected WordPress installations should prioritize applying the necessary updates to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
Public Exploit Signal
A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.
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CISA KEV Details
Status: This CVE is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Ransomware use: Unknown
Added to KEV: 2026-07-21
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.
Original 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.
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