CVE-2026-87902
WordPress Core Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability
CVSS
8.1
Alto
EPSS
95.8%
p100
KEV
SÍ
25 sept 2026
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Publicado: 22 sept 2026 · Última mod.: 28 sept 2026 · CWE-98
Producto
WordPress / Core
Vulnerabilidad
WordPress Core Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability
Añadido a KEV
25 sept 2026
Remediar antes de
28 sept 2026
Uso conocido en ransomware
No
Descripción resumida
WordPress Core contains a remote file inclusion vulnerability which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to make page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `.php` file outside the active theme directories, leading to remote code execution.
Acción requerida
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.
Notas
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
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.
- github.comhttps://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-7hp8-65ch-5whp
- patchstack.comhttps://patchstack.com/articles/cve-2026-87902-attackers-started-probing-wordpress-sites-hours-after-the-patch/
- www.cisa.govhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-87902