High severity · published Sep 22, 2026
CVE-2026-87902
WordPress Core Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability
In wildKEV
8.1
CVSS
95.8%
EPSS
Yes
On 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.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
High
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)95.8% · higher than 100% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildYes
CISA KEVListed Sep 25, 2026
Federal remediation dueSep 28, 2026
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
WO
WordPress · WordPress
before 7.1.2 · source: vendor, NVD, KEV
In the news
VulnerabilityHigh
CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog
CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog , based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2026-87902 WordPress Core Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and poses significant risks to the federal enterprise.  Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04: Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk establishes vulnerability management requirements for Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies. BOD 26-04 reinforces the importance of the KEV Catalog and requires federal agencies to prioritize rapid remediation of high-risk vulnerabilities, specifically those identified by Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) listed in CISA’s KEV Catalog on publicly exposed assets that grant total control of the asset post-exploitation, while deferring action for lower-risk vulnerabilities. BOD 26-04 further establishes basic expectations for when agencies must check whether threat actors compromised the system before the patch was applied.  While BOD 26-04 applies only to FCEB agencies, CISA encourages all organizations to adopt risk-based vulnerability management and prioritize remediation of KEV Catalog vulnerabilities . CISA will continue to add vulnerabilities to the catalog that meet the specified criteria .  Aware of an exploited vulnerability not currently listed in the KEV Catalog? Submit it for potential addition...
Sep 25, 2026·CISA Advisories
VulnerabilityCritical
[CISA KEV] CVE-2026-87902: WordPress Core - WordPress Core Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability
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.
Sep 25, 2026·CISA KEV
VulnerabilityCritical
Attackers Exploit WordPress CVE-2026-87902 Within Hours of Disclosure
Threat actors have begun to actively exploit a critical security flaw in WordPress within hours of public disclosure. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2026-87902 (CVSS score: 9.2), which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to obtain remote code execution (RCE). "An unauthenticated attacker can make get_page_template() page-template resolution include a chosen readable local .php file
Sep 24, 2026·The Hacker News
Affected product
WO
WordPress
WordPress
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