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CVE-2026-87902

HighExploitedPublic exploit

An unauthenticated attacker can make get_page_template() page-template resolution include a chosen readable local .php file outside the active theme directories.

Published Sep 22, 2026 · Updated Oct 1, 2026 · Also known as 6ff76d9b-aa12-4391-90cd-f9df36d4a3a5, BIT-wordpress-2026-87902, BIT-wordpress-multisite-2026-87902, EUVD-2026-84555, TR-26-1350

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2026-87902 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.1 v3.1) affecting WordPress, wordpress-6 (minimos), wordpress-7 (minimos) and 1 more product.
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Sep 22, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including WordPress 4.7.37, WordPress 4.8.32, WordPress 4.9.33.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

8.1

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

40%

Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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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.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
CISA KEVSep 25, 2026Sep 28, 2026Not reported
Industry KEV feedSep 22, 2026Sep 28, 2026Not reported
CIRCL KEVSep 23, 2026Sep 28, 2026Not reported
ENISA EUVDSep 23, 2026n/aNot reported

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.

Affected Products

13 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
WordPressWordpress>= 4.74.7.37
wordpress-6minimosSee advisory6.9.9-r0
wordpress-7minimosSee advisory7.1.2-r0
wordpress-multisitebitnamiSee advisory4.7.37

Patched Releases

WordPress

4.7.37, 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, 6.8.10+dfsg1-0+deb13u1, 6.9.9, 7.0.6, 7.1.2, 7.1.2+dfsg1-1

wordpress-6

6.9.9-r0

wordpress-7

7.1.2-r0

wordpress-multisite

4.7.37, 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

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Sep 22, 2026

  2. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Sep 22, 2026

  3. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Sep 23, 2026

  4. Added to ENISA EUVD

    Sep 23, 2026

  5. Added to CISA KEV

    Sep 25, 2026

  6. Last updated

    Oct 1, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')

References

15 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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