CVE-2026-63030: WordPress Core Interpretation Conflict Vulnerability
Affects WordPress CoreSource CISA KEV
Mentioned vulnerabilities
Exploited in the wild · KEV due 24 Jul 2026 · public exploit available (Metasploit) · 10% EPSS : apply the vendor's fix or mitigations to WordPress Core now.
Data as of 10/24/2026, 22:43:19 UTC
- Exploitation
Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 07/21/2026
- KEV deadline
- 07/24/2026 US federal agencies must patch by this date; a sensible deadline for everyone else.
- EPSS
- 10.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 95% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Public exploits
- 2 Metasploit modules, a Nuclei detection templatePublic attack or detection tooling exists; see Public exploits below.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWhat to do
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.
- wordpress.org/news/2026/07/wordpress-7-0-2-release/ (opens in a new tab)
- cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk (opens in a new tab)
- cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-63030 (opens in a new tab)
Public exploits and detection
Metasploit modules
Nuclei detection templates
Public tooling indexed from Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB and ProjectDiscovery nuclei-templates. Its existence raises the odds of exploitation; it does not confirm attacks.
Description
CVE-2026-63030 is a critical vulnerability in WordPress Core involving an interpretation conflict that enables attackers to perform SQL Injection and potentially achieve Remote Code Execution. It can be chained with another vulnerability, CVE-2026-60137, to escalate impact. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.8 and is known to be exploited in the wild.
Impact
Successful exploitation can result in full compromise of the affected WordPress installation, including unauthorized data access, modification, and remote code execution. The vulnerability is critical and actively exploited in the wild, posing a severe risk to affected systems.
Mitigation
Due to the critical nature and active exploitation, monitoring official WordPress security advisories for patches or mitigations is strongly recommended.
Summary
WordPress Core contains an interpretation conflict vulnerability (CWE-436) that allows an attacker to execute SQL Injection attacks, which can lead to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability can be combined with CVE-2026-60137 to increase the attack impact. It is publicly known and actively exploited, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 indicating critical severity. No affected versions or patch information are provided in the available data.
Weaknesses
- CWE-436Interpretation Conflict (opens in a new tab)
Class weaknessOWASP Top 10 A06:2025: Insecure Design (opens in a new tab)
Product A handles inputs or steps differently than Product B, which causes A to perform incorrect actions based on its perception of B's state.
References
- wordpress.org/news/2026/07/wordpress-7-0-2-release/ (opens in a new tab)
- cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk (opens in a new tab)
- cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-63030 (opens in a new tab)
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search=CVE-2026-63030 (opens in a new tab)