CVE-2026-119977 Details
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.
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in WordPress Core versions 4.7.0 to 7.1.3. This issue arises from predictable, web-accessible staging paths utilized during full-package core upgrades, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server while the upgrade is in progress.
Users are advised to update to WordPress versions 4.7.39, 4.8.34, 4.9.35, 5.0.31, 5.1.28, 5.2.30, 5.3.27, 5.4.25, 5.5.24, 5.6.23, 5.7.21, 5.8.19, 5.9.20, 6.0.18, 6.1.16, 6.2.15, 6.3.14, 6.4.14, 6.5.14, 6.6.11, 6.7.11, 6.8.12, 6.9.11, 7.0.8, or 7.1.4.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 3, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.
| Vulnerability Name | Date Added | Due Date | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress WordPress Core Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition Vulnerability | Nov 3, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | 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. |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-367 | Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| wordpress wordpress | >= 4.7, < 4.7.39 >= 4.8, < 4.8.34 >= 4.9, < 4.9.35 >= 5.0, < 5.0.31 >= 5.1, < 5.1.28 >= 5.2, < 5.2.30 >= 5.3, < 5.3.27 >= 5.4, < 5.4.25 >= 5.5, < 5.5.24 >= 5.6, < 5.6.23 >= 5.7, < 5.7.21 >= 5.8, < 5.8.19 >= 5.9, < 5.9.20 >= 6.0, < 6.0.18 >= 6.1, < 6.1.16 >= 6.2, < 6.2.15 >= 6.3, < 6.3.14 >= 6.4, < 6.4.14 >= 6.5, < 6.5.14 >= 6.6, < 6.6.11 >= 6.7, < 6.7.11 >= 6.8, < 6.8.12 >= 6.9, < 6.9.11 >= 7.0, < 7.0.8 >= 7.1, < 7.1.4 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Nov 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 3, 2026 | CVE CISA KEV Update | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government |
| Nov 3, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 31, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |