Unauthorized Access in Kirki WordPress Plugin Exposes Sensitive User Data
CVE-2026-77754
5.3MEDIUM
Key Information:
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 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
CVSS V3.1
Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
- 🟡
Public PoC available
- 👾
Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Vaibhav Narkhede
WPScan