CVE-2026-119977

wordpress: WordPress Core is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions 4.7 through 7.1.3

CVE-2026-119977 is fixed in wordpress on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-119977, released November 5, 2026. It is being exploited: CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on November 3, 2026. Patch Radar priority: Patch now.

Patch nowCISA KEV

CVSS

8.1

high

Exploitation

Exploited

Listed by CISA

CISA KEV

Nov 3, 2026

Federal due date Nov 6, 2026

EPSS

0.0120

68th percentile

WordPress Core is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions 4.7 through 7.1.3. This is due to predictable, web-accessible staging paths used during full-package core upgrades. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server during the upgrade window.

Where it's fixed

Product	Fixed in	Fix	Released
Linux
wordpress · Debian 13.5 (trixie)	6.8.12+dfsg1-0+deb13u1	DEBIAN-CVE-2026-119977	Nov 5, 2026
wordpress · Debian 14	7.1.4+dfsg1-1	DEBIAN-CVE-2026-119977	Nov 5, 2026

Details

Published
October 31, 2026
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA required action
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.

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