Rule Document 1:66966

Rule Category

SERVER-WEBAPP -- Snort has detected traffic exploiting vulnerabilities in web based applications on servers.

Alert Message

SERVER-WEBAPP WordPress Core SQL injection attempt

Rule Explanation

This rule looks for specific malicious SQL injection sequences present in HTTP batch requests sent to WordPress web applications.

What To Look For

This rule looks for attempts to exploit an SQL injection vulnerability in WordPress web applications.

Known Usage

Attacks/Scans seen in the wild

False Positives

No known false positives

Contributors

Cisco Talos Intelligence Group

Rule Groups

MITRE::ATT&CK Framework::Enterprise::Initial Access::Exploit Public-Facing Application

Adversaries may attempt to take advantage of a weakness in an Internet-facing computer or program using software, data, or commands in order to cause unintended or unanticipated behavior. The weakness in the system can be a bug, a glitch, or a design vulnerability. These applications are often websites, but can include databases (like SQL), standard services (like SMB or SSH), network device administration and management protocols (like SNMP and Smart Install), and any other applications with Internet accessible open sockets, such as web servers and related services.

Vulnerability::Severity::Medium

Vulnerability::Severity::High

Vulnerability::Severity::Critical

CVE

CVE-2026-60137 CVE-2026-63030

Additional Links

github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-ff9f-jf42-662q

github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-fpp7-x2x2-2mjf

Rule Vulnerability

SQL Injection

SQL Injection attacks target PHP and ASP applications primarily and involve SQL queries or commands added to unverified user input. A successful attack can lead to data leaks (entirely exposed data), database modification (data deletion or tampering), administrative permissions misuse, and sometimes direct commands passed to the operating system.

CVE Additional Information

This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.

CVE-2026-60137

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CVE-2026-63030

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