CVE-2026-65640
Public exploit code is available. Proof-of-concept or working exploit code for CVE-2026-65640 is indexed in GitHub PoC. Expect opportunistic scanning and exploitation attempts — prioritize remediation even though it is not (yet) in the CISA KEV catalog.
A remote authenticated attacker can exploit a vulnerability in WordPress to execute arbitrary code.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- A vulnerability in WordPress allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- Who is affected
- WordPress installations of unspecified versions accessible to authenticated users are affected.
- Urgency
- High urgency; authenticated remote code execution poses critical risk; immediate patching required.
- Action
- Update WordPress to the latest patched version addressing CVE-2026-65640.
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Exploitation outlook
- Low exploitation risk0.88% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 56% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Exploit availability
Public exploit or proof-of-concept code for CVE-2026-65640 is indexed in these free datasets. Available exploit code raises real-world risk independent of the CVSS score.
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Advisory coverage (3)
- high[NEW] [high] WordPress: Vulnerability enables code executioncert-bund · 2026-08-18
- highCVE-2026-65640: WordPress is vulnerable to a remote code execution vulnerability via malicious Postscript file…nvd · 2026-08-17
- unknownVulnerability in WordPress (August 13, 2026)cert-fr-avis · 2026-08-13
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