CVE-2026-84223
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CVE-2026-84223 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Kirki WordPress plugin before 6.3.1 does not sanitize uploaded SVG files while making them uploadable site-wide, allowing users with author-level access and above to upload a file containing JavaScript which is then served from the site's own origin and runs in the session of anyone who opens it.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Kirki WordPress plugin before 6.3.1 does not sanitize uploaded SVG files while making them uploadable site-wide, allowing users with author-level access and above to upload a file containing JavaScript which is then served from the site's own origin and runs in the session of anyone who opens it.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Kirki | >= 6.0.0, < 6.3.1 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Deferred
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