CVE-2026-12723 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

The Kirki WordPress plugin before 6.0.12 does not perform any authorisation check on one of its REST routes, allowing unauthenticated users to overwrite the content of arbitrary existing comments and to create pre-approved comments under a spoofed identity, bypassing comment moderation.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/76df2c61-4ba7-4987-9e61-5d02142b3db5/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-12723?

CVE-2026-12723 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The Kirki WordPress plugin before 6.0.12 does not perform any authorisation check on one of its REST routes, allowing unauthenticated users to overwrite the content of arbitrary existing comments and...

How severe is CVE-2026-12723?

CVE-2026-12723 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-2026-12723?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.