# Wordpress Alert: Page-template local file inclusion (CVE-2026-87902)

An affected version and the advisory's theme and server preconditions allow an unexpected local PHP file to be included. Under those conditions, unauthenticated code execution may follow.

2026-07-29
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## What it looks like

An affected version and the advisory's theme and server preconditions allow an unexpected local PHP file to be included.

## Why it matters

Under those conditions, unauthenticated code execution may follow.

## What to check

Check the September 2026 release and update the affected core branch.

## Documentation

This is a documented WordPress core vulnerability. The linked release gives the affected versions and fixes. See [WordPress 7.1.2 security release](https://wordpress.org/news/2026/09/wordpress-7-1-2-release/).

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Author: Switchboard Tech Services

Published: 2026-07-29T09:04:32+00:00

Description: A WordPress security alert about page-template local file inclusion (cve-2026-87902): signs, impact, and what to check.