CVE-2026-87902
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-87902 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | hackerone |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-09-22 17:17:28 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-09-28 12:20:54 UTC |
| Description | An unauthenticated attacker can make `get_page_template()` page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `.php` file outside the active theme directories. If relevant pre-conditions for both the server and the active theme are met, this can lead to RCE. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 8.1 HIGH from ADP
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.399790000 probability, percentile 0.986200000 (date 2026-10-20)
CISA KEV: Listed on 2026-09-25; due 2026-09-28; ransomware use Unknown
Problem Types: CWE-98 | CWE-98 CWE-98 Remote File Inclusion
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | ADP | DECLARED | 8.1 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | Secondary | 8.1 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
HighPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
| Vendor | WordPress |
|---|---|
| Product | Core |
| Name | WordPress Core Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability |
| 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. |
| Notes | https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-7hp8-65ch-5whp ; ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-87902 |
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
Vendor Declared Affected Products
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | www.cisa.gov | US Government Resource |
| patchstack.com/articles/cve-2026-87902-attackers-started-probing-wordpress-s... | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | patchstack.com | Third Party Advisory |
| github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-7hp8-65c... | [email protected] | github.com | Vendor Advisory |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
| CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog | CISA | www.cisa.gov | kev |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Robert (ressl) (en)
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| ADP | 2026-09-25T00:00:00.000Z | CVE-2026-87902 added to CISA KEV |
Workarounds
CNA: WordPress 7.1.2 has been released containing a fix for the vulnerability, and as a courtesy to users on older branches the fix has been backported to all branches back to 4.7.
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.