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Hackers start exploiting critical WordPress flaw for code execution

WordPress patched hours after a critical flaw, yet attackers were already exploiting it for remote code execution

By · Published September 24, 2026  08:45 UTC · Updated September 24, 2026  10:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: WordPress patched hours after a critical flaw, yet attackers were already exploiting it for remote code execution
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The WordPress core received a patch for the newly assigned CVE‑2026‑87902 within hours of disclosure, but security researchers observed that threat actors had already begun leveraging the vulnerability to run arbitrary code on affected servers. The flaw, dubbed “Click2Shell,” enables remote code execution on some WordPress installations.

Coverage varies on the scope of the compromise. forkast.news emphasized the surprise that attackers were “already inside” before the fix, whereas other outlets provide limited data on how many sites were affected or the persistence of the breach. What remains unclear is the total number of compromised installations and whether additional, undisclosed exploits are in circulation.

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What does CVE‑2026‑87902 refer to?

It is the identifier for a critical WordPress core vulnerability, nicknamed “Click2Shell,” that can allow remote code execution on some servers.

How quickly did WordPress address the flaw?

WordPress released a patch within hours of the vulnerability being reported, according to forkast.news and SecurityWeek.

What aspects of the incident are still unknown?

The extent of site compromise, the number of servers affected, and whether further exploit variants exist have not been disclosed.

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