CVE-2026-87902

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.

Score

CVSS 3.1 8.1 High

Status

Analyzed - support@hackerone.com

Published

2026-09-22

Last modified

2026-09-26

Known exploited (CISA KEV)

since 2026-09-25, action due 2026-09-28: 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.

Weaknesses

CWE-98

Affected products

• Wordpress (Wordpress)

References

• https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-7hp8-65ch-5whp
• https://patchstack.com/articles/cve-2026-87902-attackers-started-probing-wordpress-sites-hours-after-the-patch/
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-87902