CVE-2026-87902

HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.1
Exploit probability100. percentile95.8%
ProductWordPress Core
PublishedSep 22, 2026
First seenSep 22, 2026
Added to KEVSep 25, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-98CWE-98

How to fix

CISA 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.

CISA due date: Sep 28, 2026
Update
  • wordpress wordpress4.7.37, 4.8.32, 4.9.33, 5.0.29, 5.1.26, 5.2.28, 5.3.25, 5.4.23, 5.5.22, 5.6.21, 5.7.19, 5.8.17, 5.9.18, 6.0.16, 6.1.14, 6.2.13, 6.3.12, 6.4.12, 6.5.12, 6.6.9, 6.7.9, 6.8.10, 6.9.9, 7.0.6, 7.1.2 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
wordpress wordpressv < 4.7.37, 4.8 ≤ v < 4.8.32, 4.9 ≤ v < 4.9.33, 5.0 ≤ v < 5.0.29, 5.1 ≤ v < 5.1.26, 5.2 ≤ v < 5.2.28, 5.3 ≤ v < 5.3.25, 5.4 ≤ v < 5.4.23, 5.5 ≤ v < 5.5.22, 5.6 ≤ v < 5.6.21, 5.7 ≤ v < 5.7.19, 5.8 ≤ v < 5.8.17, 5.9 ≤ v < 5.9.18, 6.0 ≤ v < 6.0.16, 6.1 ≤ v < 6.1.14, 6.2 ≤ v < 6.2.13, 6.3 ≤ v < 6.3.12, 6.4 ≤ v < 6.4.12, 6.5 ≤ v < 6.5.12, 6.6 ≤ v < 6.6.9, 6.7 ≤ v < 6.7.9, 6.8 ≤ v < 6.8.10, 6.9 ≤ v < 6.9.9, 7.0 ≤ v < 7.0.6, 7.1 ≤ v < 7.1.24.7.37, 4.8.32, 4.9.33, 5.0.29, 5.1.26, 5.2.28, 5.3.25, 5.4.23, 5.5.22, 5.6.21, 5.7.19, 5.8.17, 5.9.18, 6.0.16, 6.1.14, 6.2.13, 6.3.12, 6.4.12, 6.5.12, 6.6.9, 6.7.9, 6.8.10, 6.9.9, 7.0.6, 7.1.2

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CVE-2026-87902 · WordPress Core · Dark Radar