Vulnerability Description
The Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.11. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send arbitrary HTML-injected emails — including phishing messages embedding a real, valid WordPress password-reset URL for the targeted user — to any registered user via the site's own mail server, abusing its SPF/DKIM reputation. The attacker-controlled emailSubject parameter is passed to wp_mail() with only sanitize_text_field() applied, while emailBody 'text' items are concatenated raw into the HTML email body with no escaping, and 'chip' items can include the genuine WordPress password-reset link for the targeted account.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.9/ComponentLibrary/con
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.9/ComponentLibrary/con
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.9/ComponentLibrary/con
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.9/ComponentLibrary/con
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/af01964f-018d-4d19-862
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-12472?
CVE-2026-12472 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.11. This is due to the plugin not p...
How severe is CVE-2026-12472?
CVE-2026-12472 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12472?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.