CVE-2026-84221
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CVE-2026-84221 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Kirki WordPress plugin before 6.3.0 does not escape a user-supplied identifier before using it in a SQL query, allowing users with editor-level access and above to append arbitrary SQL and read the contents of the database, including user credentials.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Kirki WordPress plugin before 6.3.0 does not escape a user-supplied identifier before using it in a SQL query, allowing users with editor-level access and above to append arbitrary SQL and read the contents of the database, including user credentials.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Kirki | >= 6.0.0, < 6.3.0 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Deferred
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