CVE-2026-87902 Affecting wordpress package, versions <7.1.2+dfsg1-1
Threat Intelligence
Snyk has reported that there have been attempts or successful attacks targeting this vulnerability.
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- published23 Sept 2026
- disclosed22 Sept 2026
Introduced: 22 Sep 2026
NewCVE-2026-87902 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Debian:unstable wordpress to version 7.1.2+dfsg1-1 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream wordpress package and not the wordpress package as distributed by Debian.
See How to fix? for Debian:unstable relevant fixed versions and status.
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.
References
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2026-87902
- https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-7hp8-65ch-5whp
- https://patchstack.com/articles/cve-2026-87902-attackers-started-probing-wordpress-sites-hours-after-the-patch/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-87902
- https://github.com/dinosn/cve-2026-87902-wordpress-lfi-lab
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2026/CVE-2026-87902.yaml
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog