WordPress WP2Shell Analysis: CVE-2026-60137/63030 Logic Flaw and Unauthenticated RCE

Vulnerability Overview Vulnerability Name: WP2Shell Vulnerability ID: CVE-2026-60137 and CVE-2026-63030 Vulnerability Type: SQL Injection and Logic Flaw Vulnerability Description: - CVE-2026-60137: Allows attackers to manipulate database queries via SQL injection to access data that should not be exposed. - CVE-2026-63030: Contains a logic flaw in WordPress's Batch REST API, allowing attackers to bundle multiple requests into a single API call, thereby bypassing authentication. Vulnerability Impact: When combined, these two vulnerabilities enable unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE), resulting in full control of the WordPress instance. Affected Scope Affected Versions: WordPress 6.9.0 - 6.8.4 and 7.0.0 - 7.0.1 Impact Scale: Tens of millions of WordPress websites globally Attack Vector: Attackers can leverage these vulnerabilities for unauthenticated Remote Code Execution to gain administrative privileges, install malicious plugins, steal data, and more. Remediation Official Fix: WordPress released a security update on July 17 to fix these two vulnerabilities. Recommended Actions: - Update to the latest version of WordPress immediately. - Audit your WordPress instance to ensure no new administrative accounts, malicious plugins, or suspicious files have been added. - Utilize the automatic update system to ensure all affected versions are updated promptly. - Monitor and detect potential exploit activity, as recorded by WatchTowr's honeypots. Related Resources Related Articles: - ClickFix's Mushrooming Ecosystem Demands New Defense Tactics - GigaWiper Lets Threat Actors Choose Their Own Destructive Attack - Turning the Tables on Email Scammers With 'ScamBuster' Author Information Author: Jai Vijayan Title: Contributing Writer Bio: Jai Vijayan is a seasoned, award-winning technology journalist based in Illinois, with over 25 years of experience reporting on cybersecurity. Additional Information Editor's Picks: - Records Are Made to Be Broken: Patch Tuesday Raises Triage Stakes - 6 GHz Wi-Fi Flaws Could Disrupt Critical Systems - 'Yellow Teams' Are Defining the Future of AI Security Subscribe: - Add as a preferred source on Google - Subscribe to receive the latest cybersecurity threats, newly discovered vulnerabilities, data breach information, and emerging trends. More Insights: - Industry Reports - Webinars You May Also Like: - Russian Hackers Weaponize Microsoft Office Bug in Just 3 Days - CISA Warns of 'Ongoing' Brickstorm Backdoor Attacks - Deja Vu: Salesforce Customers Hacked Again, Via Gainsight - Jaguar Land Rover Shows Cyberattacks Mean (Bad) Business Footer Information Copyright: © 2026 TechTarget, Inc. d/b/a Informa TechTarget Registration Details: Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. TechTarget, Inc.'s registered office is 275 Grove St., Newton, MA 02466. Links: Home, Cookie Policy, Privacy, Terms of Use

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WordPress WP2Shell Analysis: CVE-2026-60137/63030 Logic Flaw and Unauthenticated RCE

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