CVE-2026-87902

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.

Overview

State: PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA): hackerone
CVSS severity: —
CVSS score: —
CVSS vector: —
Effective score: 8.1 / 10 HIGH source: NVD
CWE(s): CWE-98
Reserved: 2026-09-09
Published: 2026-09-22 16:44 UTC
Last updated: 2026-09-25 19:58 UTC
Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/87xxx/CVE-2026-87902.json
Linked Threat: CVE-2026-87902 — WordPress Core: WordPress Core Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability

NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0

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NVD published: 2026-09-22 17:17:28 UTC
NVD last modified: 2026-09-22 20:00:03 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1: 8.1 / 10 HIGH source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
NVD CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability subscore: 2.2 / 10
Impact subscore: 5.9 / 10

European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD

ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.

EUVD ID: EUVD-2026-84555
Assigner: hackerone
Published: Sep 22, 2026, 4:44:15 PM
Updated: Sep 22, 2026, 4:57:26 PM
EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1): 8.1 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EUVD-reported EPSS: 0.0000
Vendors: WordPress
Products: WordPress (0 <7.1.2)

ENISA 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.

EUVD references (1)

https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-7hp8-65ch-5whp

Affected products (1)

Vendor	Product	Versions	Platforms
WordPress	WordPress	`0` (affected)	—

Vendor references (1)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-7hp8-65ch-5whp

Web references (0)

DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.

No web references attached yet.

NVD-tagged references (1)

Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.

https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-7hp8-65ch-5whp support@hackerone.com

Indicators (2)

IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.

Type	Value	VirusTotal	Attached
cwe	`CWE-98`	no local data	2026-09-26 02:18 UTC
cve	`CVE-2026-87902`	no local data	2026-09-22 17:16 UTC

Remediations (12)

Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.

Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History - Home - pa

web:epatch.pa.gov

Why does PATCH exist? Its purpose is to better enable the public to obtain criminal history record checks. The repository was created and is maintained in accordance with Pennsylvania's Criminal History Information Act contained in Chapter 91 of Title 18, Crimes Code. This Act also directs the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) to disseminate criminal history data to criminal justice agencies ...

2026-09-23 15:42 UTC
Patch - Everything Local: Breaking News, Events, Discussions

web:patch.com

The best breaking news, stories, and events from the Patch network of local news sites

2026-09-23 15:42 UTC
August 11, 2026—Hotpatch KB5120994 (OS Builds 26200.9106 and 26100.9106 ...

web:support.microsoft.com

This Hotpatch update for Windows 11, version 25H2 and 24H2 (KB5120994) includes security improvements. To learn more about differences between security updates, optional non-security preview updates, out-of-band (OOB) updates, and continuous innovation, see Windows monthly updates explained. For information on Windows update terminology, see the different types of Windows software updates. To ...

2026-09-23 15:42 UTC
Patch 1.0.15 - Valheim

web:valheim.com

This was fixed in Patch 1.0.12, so any world converted from now on will convert correctly. The good news is that there is a workaround if you are affected by this, either: * Revert your world from the backup which was made when you first loaded the new save format.

2026-09-23 15:42 UTC
September 2026 Patch Tuesday Shatters Microsoft's Record With 966 ...

web:windowsreport.com

Microsoft's September 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes a record 966 security vulnerabilities, including two zero-days that attackers are actively exploiting. Microsoft has released Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 alongside Windows 10 KB5122878, delivering what appears to be the company's largest ...

2026-09-23 15:42 UTC
Patch Tuesday September 2026 | Action1

web:www.action1.com

In this issue: September 2026 Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft, featuring zero-day vulnerabilities and critical security flaws.

2026-09-23 15:42 UTC
Home - The Patch Augusta Municipal Golf Course

web:www.golfthepatch.com

Now open, The Patch features a redesigned 18-hole course, led by golf course architects Tom Fazio and Beau Welling, and a new 9-hole short course, The Loop at The Patch , designed by Tiger Woods and TGR Design. Welcome to Augusta's best-in-class public golf experience.

2026-09-23 15:42 UTC
RDS Bug September 2026: Fix Windows Server Now

web:www.it-connect.tech

Fix the September 2026 RDS bug on Windows Server with Microsoft's KIR rollback. Learn deployment steps and keep the security update installed.

2026-09-23 15:42 UTC
Oracle

web:www.oracle.com

Oracle Critical Security Patch Update Advisory - August 2026 Description. A Critical Security Patch Update (CSPU) provides targeted, high-priority security fixes in a smaller, mor

2026-09-23 15:42 UTC
Microsoft admits Windows 11's emergency update still ... - Windows Latest

web:www.windowslatest.com

Windows 11's emergency update still breaks audio on some PCs, and it looks like a fix won't arrive until October 2026 Patch Tuesday, which is scheduled for October 13. On September 8 ...

2026-09-23 15:42 UTC
CISA Required Action

CISA KEV

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. Due date: 2026-09-28 Known ransomware campaign use: Unknown

2026-09-26 02:13 UTC
Wordfence remediation: WordPress

Wordfence

Update to one of the following versions, or a newer patched version: 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

2026-09-22 17:16 UTC

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Raw JSON

The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-87902.json.

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