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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-87902 · published 22 September 2026

CVE-2026-87902: Wordpress php remote file inclusion vulnerability

Wordpress · Wordpress

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.

8.1 CVSS 3.1 High CISA KEV since 25 Sep 2026 EPSS 96% · top 0.1% CWE-98 · PHP remote file inclusion
8.1CVSS 3.1 base score
96%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
YesIn CISA KEV, fix deadline passed
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
3References
28 Sep 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation in the wild

CISA added CVE-2026-87902 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 25 September 2026 as "WordPress Core Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability". 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. Federal deadline 28 September 2026.

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-7hp8-65ch-5whp Vendor 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-2026-87902 US Government Resource

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-87902), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-11-10). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.