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CVE-2026-16974

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.4 EPSS 0.16%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-11 · Last synced 2026-08-15

CyberRota Analysis

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The Kirki plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to inadequate input sanitization and output escaping in the post_meta Shortcode, affecting all versions up to 6.2.0. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into pages, which execute when users visit those pages. WordPress site administrators and developers using this plugin should prioritize patching to mitigate potential exploitation risks.

CVE
CVE-2026-16974
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.4
EPSS
0.16%
WordPress

Original NVD Description

The Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the post_meta Shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 6.2.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.