Unauthorized Access in Kirki WordPress Plugin Exposes Sensitive User Data
CVE-2026-77754

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 August 2026

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๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-77754?

The Kirki WordPress plugin prior to version 6.0.14 contains a serious vulnerability that lacks proper capability checks on certain public AJAX actions. This oversight allows attackers to exploit these endpoints, enabling them to access sensitive information including email addresses of registered users and comment authors, as well as private page content and settings. Effective measures are required to secure the plugin and protect user data.

Affected Version(s)

Kirki 0 < 6.0.14

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Vaibhav Narkhede
WPScan
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