Security Flaw in Kirki Plugin Allows Malicious SVG File Uploads
CVE-2026-84223
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2026-84223?
The Kirki WordPress plugin prior to version 6.3.1 contains a vulnerability that permits unauthorized upload of unvalidated SVG files. This flaw allows users with author-level access and higher to upload SVGs that include embedded JavaScript, which is then served from the site's origin. As a result, this can lead to the unauthorized execution of scripts within the sessions of users who access the infected SVG files, potentially compromising site security.
Affected Version(s)
Kirki 6.0.0 < 6.3.1
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.