CVE-2026-87902
- EPSS 2.88%
- Veröffentlicht 22.09.2026 16:44:15
- Zuletzt bearbeitet 28.09.2026 12:20:54
- Erkennungen
Unauthenticated path traversal in page-template resolution leading to conditional RCE
WordPress Core <= 7.1.1 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion via locate_template() Path Traversal
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.
25.09.2026: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog
WordPress Core Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability
SchwachstelleWordPress Core contains a remote file inclusion vulnerability which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to make page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `.php` file outside the active theme directories, leading to remote code execution.
BeschreibungApply 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.
Erforderliche Maßnahmen| Typ | Quelle | Score | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPSS | FIRST.org | 2.88% | 0.863 |
| Quelle | Base Score | Exploit Score | Impact Score | Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CISA-ADP | 8.1 | 2.2 | 5.9 |
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions.