CVE-2026-87902

8.1 highKEVEPSS 96%

High (8.1) in WordPress Core. In CISA KEV since 2026-09-25. EPSS 96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Severity

CVSS 3.1

8.1 high

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

EPSS: 96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 99% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-31)
CISA KEV: listed 2026-09-25, due 2026-09-28
CWE: CWE-98
Published: 2026-09-22
Modified: 2026-09-28
Record from: the NVD, synced 2026-10-19

Affected

wordpress:wordpress

References

https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-7hp8-65ch-5whp
https://patchstack.com/articles/cve-2026-87902-attackers-started-probing-wordpress-sites-hours-after-the-patch/
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-87902

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