# CVE-2026-87902: WordPress Core Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability

> CVE-2026-87902: WordPress Core Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability. CVSS 8.1 (CVSS 3.1), in CISA KEV.

Canonical: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2026-87902
Last updated: 2026-09-28T12:20:54Z

- Published: 2026-09-22 16:44 UTC · Updated: 2026-09-28 12:20 UTC · Assigner: hackerone
- CVSS: 8.1 (CVSS 3.1) · Severity: High · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS: 95.8%, 100th percentile (scored 2026-10-25)
- CISA KEV: yes, added 2026-09-25, federal due date 2026-09-28, ransomware use: Unknown
- CWE: CWE-98

## 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.

## CISA 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 vendors and products

- WordPress: WordPress

## Tracked companies

- [WordPress.com](https://rewindex.com/company/wordpress-com.md)

## References

- [CVE record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-87902)
- [NVD entry](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-87902)
- [https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-7hp8-65ch-5whp](https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-7hp8-65ch-5whp)

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