CVE-2026-12721

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified

CVE-2026-12721 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. The Kirki WordPress plugin before 6.0.13 does not properly sanitise and escape a value taken from the request before using it in a SQL statement, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Kirki WordPress plugin before 6.0.13 does not properly sanitise and escape a value taken from the request before using it in a SQL statement, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.18%

7.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
UnknownKirki< 6.0.13

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Received

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-12721?
The Kirki WordPress plugin before 6.0.13 does not properly sanitise and escape a value taken from the request before using it in a SQL statement, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks.
How severe is CVE-2026-12721?
CVE-2026-12721 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-12721?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

How Strix Helps

Related CVEs from 2026

Are you affected by CVE-2026-12721?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST