CVE-2026-87902An unauthenticated attacker can make `get_page_template()` page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `.php` file outside the active theme directories.
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CISA lists it as known exploited since Sep 25, 2026; federal agencies had to remediate by Sep 28, 2026. Treat that date as your deadline.
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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.
- CVSS
- 8.1 HIGH (v3.1, CISA ADP)CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-98
- Known exploited
- Added to CISA KEV Sep 25, 2026; federal remediation due Sep 28, 2026Apply 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.
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- 39.98% (percentile 99)
- Assigned by
- hackerone
- NVD analysis
- Analyzed
- Record last updated
- Sep 26, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
WordPress WordPress wordpress:wordpress (from the name) | before 7.1.2 | CNA record |
wordpress wordpress wordpress:wordpress | before 4.7.37; from 4.8 before 4.8.32; from 4.9 before 4.9.33; from 5.0 before 5.0.29; from 5.1 before 5.1.26; from 5.2 before 5.2.28; from 5.3 before 5.3.25; from 5.4 before 5.4.23; and 17 more ranges | NVD |
References
- https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-7hp8-65ch-5whpvendor-advisory
- https://patchstack.com/articles/cve-2026-87902-attackers-started-probing-wordpress-sites-hours-after-the-patch/third-party-advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-87902us-government-resource
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