InSEKurity of the Week (CW45/2026): WordPress Core Upgrade Race Condition RCE (CVE-2026-119977)
During a core update, WordPress unpacks the new release into a predictable, web-reachable folder -- including its installer. An unauthenticated attacker who wins that race swaps the live wp-config.php and takes over the site. CVSS 8.1, in CISA KEV since November 3, 2026, mass probing observed.
