# CVE-2026-87902: wordpress: An unauthenticated attacker can make `get_page_template()` page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `...

CVE-2026-87902 is fixed in wordpress on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-87902, released September 29, 2026. It is being exploited: CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on September 25, 2026. Patch Radar priority: Patch now.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-87902
- Priority: Patch now
- CVSS: 8.1 (high)
- EPSS: 0.9577
- CISA KEV: listed Sep 25, 2026, federal due date Sep 28, 2026
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 22, 2026

## Description

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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | wordpress Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 6.8.10+dfsg1-0+deb13u1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-87902](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-87902.md) | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Linux | wordpress Debian 14 | 7.1.2+dfsg1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-87902](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-87902.md) | Sep 29, 2026 |

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