What is CVE-2026-87902?

CVE-2026-87902 is a high-severity vulnerability in WordPress, classified under PHP Remote File Inclusion. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2026-09-22.

How severe is CVE-2026-87902?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.

Is CVE-2026-87902 known to be exploited?

4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in WordPress

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.

Published 2026-09-22 · last modified 2026-09-22.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.

Affected products

WordPress

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-98 — PHP Remote File Inclusion

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-87902?: CVE-2026-87902 is a high-severity vulnerability in WordPress, classified under PHP Remote File Inclusion. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2026-09-22.
How severe is CVE-2026-87902?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2026-87902 known to be exploited?: 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.