CVE-2026-119977
WordPress WordPress Core Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition Vulnerability
CVSS
8.1
Alta
EPSS
1.2%
p67
KEV
SIM
3 de nov. de 2026
Exploit Today
70
0-100
Publicado: 31 de out. de 2026 · Última mod.: 4 de nov. de 2026 · CWE-367
Produto
WordPress / WordPress Core
Vulnerabilidade
WordPress WordPress Core Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition Vulnerability
Adicionado ao KEV
3 de nov. de 2026
Corrigir até
6 de nov. de 2026
Uso conhecido em ransomware
Não
Descrição resumida
WordPress WordPress Core contains a time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition vulnerability that could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server during the upgrade window. This is due to predictable, web-accessible staging paths used during full-package core upgrades.
Ação necessária
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://wordpress.org/news/2026/10/wordpress-7-1-4 ; https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-core/wordpress-core-470-713-unauthenticated-upgrade-window-staged-installer-remote-code-execution ; 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-2026-119977
WordPress Core is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions 4.7 through 7.1.3. This is due to predictable, web-accessible staging paths used during full-package core upgrades. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server during the upgrade window.
- core.trac.wordpress.orghttps://core.trac.wordpress.org/browser/tags/7.1.3/src/wp-admin/includes/class-core-upgrader.php#L162
- core.trac.wordpress.orghttps://core.trac.wordpress.org/browser/tags/7.1.3/src/wp-admin/includes/class-wp-upgrader.php#L378
- core.trac.wordpress.orghttps://core.trac.wordpress.org/browser/tags/7.1.3/src/wp-admin/includes/update-core.php#L1549
- core.trac.wordpress.orghttps://core.trac.wordpress.org/browser/tags/7.1.3/src/wp-admin/setup-config.php#L282
- core.trac.wordpress.orghttps://core.trac.wordpress.org/browser/tags/7.1.4/src/wp-admin/includes/class-wp-upgrader.php#L346
- core.trac.wordpress.orghttps://core.trac.wordpress.org/browser/tags/7.1.4/src/wp-admin/includes/update-core.php#L1545
- wordpress.orghttps://wordpress.org/news/2026/10/wordpress-7-1-4/
- www.wordfence.comhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4b4da0cf-d9f4-47c4-a0e8-6c4dc5a6f250?source=cve
- www.cisa.govhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-119977
- www.wordfence.comhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-core/wordpress-core-470-713-unauthenticated-upgrade-window-staged-installer-remote-code-execution