Vulnerability Description
The Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.13 via the 'family' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with editor-level access and above, to delete arbitrary directories on the server, which can result in loss of data and availability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.12/app/Http/Controller
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.12/app/Services/FontSe
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.12/includes/Ajax/Media
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.12/routes/api.php#L74
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.13/app/Http/Controller
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.13/app/Services/FontSe
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.13/includes/Ajax/Media
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.13/routes/api.php#L74
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3608888%40kirki&new=3
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/01a52285-2d0c-4b29-8da
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-15457?
CVE-2026-15457 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.13 via the 'family' parameter. This ...
How severe is CVE-2026-15457?
CVE-2026-15457 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-15457?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.