CVE-2026-87902 - An unauthenticated attacker can make `get_page_template()` page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `.ph
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.
CRITICAL
CISA KEV
ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
Severity & confidence
Source severityhigh
Platform severitycritical
Confidenceconfirmed
Exploitationactively exploited
CVSS8.1
Affected
Vendorswordpress
ProductsCore
Reporting sources (3)
NIST NVD - National Vulnerability Database
CISA - Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
CISA - Cybersecurity Advisories
๐ฏ Why should I care?
- On the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list.
- Credible sources report active exploitation in the wild.
Timeline & provenance
Published2026-09-22T17:17:28
Last updated2026-10-21T03:52:00
Ingested2026-09-24T01:23:54
FreshnessNEAR-REAL-TIME
Threat typevulnerability
Recommended action
No recommended action published with this item - review the original source.
Next steps
- Identify affected systems in your environment.
- Apply the vendor patch or mitigation guidance.
- Review logs for indicators described in the advisory.
- Follow the affected vendor/product to track updates.
Confidence explanation
This object is reported by 3 independent sources.
Source type: standards ยท Original: NIST NVD - National Vulnerability Database
