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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
What the vulnerability does
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.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WordPress versions 6.8.0 through 6.8.5 contain a flaw that allows an attacker to read sensitive information from the site without authentication. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to exploit but does not require user interaction. Site administrators should update to WordPress 6.8.6 or later to close this information disclosure gap.
What an attacker can do
Read sensitive information from the WordPress site without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
Sensitive data may be exposed to unauthenticated attackers; update WordPress immediately.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access to the site; specific conditions must be met to trigger the vulnerability.
CISA mandated remediation
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.
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