How severe is CVE-2026-87902?

CVE-2026-87902 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-87902 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-87902 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2026-09-25, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-87902?

CVE-2026-87902 affects Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-87902?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

When was CVE-2026-87902 published?

CVE-2026-87902 was published on 2026-09-22 and last updated on 2026-09-28.

CVE-2026-87902

CVE-2026-87902 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wordpress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2026-09-25). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-98.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 46% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2026-09-25)
Weakness: CWE-98
Affected product: Wordpress
Published: 2026-09-22
Last modified: 2026-09-28

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-87902?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-87902?: CVE-2026-87902 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-87902 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2026-87902 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2026-09-25, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-87902?: CVE-2026-87902 affects Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-87902?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
When was CVE-2026-87902 published?: CVE-2026-87902 was published on 2026-09-22 and last updated on 2026-09-28.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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