- Description
- 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.
- Source
- security@wordfence.com
- NVD status
- Undergoing Analysis
CVSS 3.1
- Type
- Secondary
- Base score
- 8.1
- Impact score
- 5.9
- Exploitability score
- 2.2
- Vector string
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Severity
- HIGH
Data from CISA
- Vulnerability name
- WordPress WordPress Core Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition Vulnerability
- Exploit added on
- Nov 3, 2026
- Exploit action due
- Nov 6, 2026
- 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.
- security@wordfence.com
- CWE-367
- Hype score
- Not currently trending