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CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

CVE-2026-87902

WordPress Core Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability

WordPress Core

CVSS
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Not scored
EPSS
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30-day exploitation
Ransomware groups
0
recorded exploiting
Published
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NVD

Exploitation status

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities

Listed by CISA on 25 September 2026. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 28 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is CVE-2026-87902 being exploited by ransomware groups?

No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2026-87902.

What does CVE-2026-87902 affect?

CVE-2026-87902 affects WordPress Core.

How severe is CVE-2026-87902?

It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 28 September 2026.

How should organisations respond to CVE-2026-87902?

Apply the vendor patch for WordPress Core as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.