Vulnerability Description
The Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal (Zip Slip) in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.13 via the extract_zip_file function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with custom-level access and above, to write arbitrary files on the server, which can allow for remote code execution. The install_app, update_app, and get_kirki_template_from_zip code paths accept a user-supplied app src value to construct the download URL, and no sanitization is applied to prevent a crafted ZIP from being fetched and extracted with path-traversing entry names that escape the intended destination directory.
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/AppsSe
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.12/app/Services/AppsSe
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.12/app/Supports/FileHa
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.12/includes/Ajax/Apps.
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.12/routes/api.php#L77
- 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/AppsSe
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.13/app/Services/AppsSe
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.13/app/Supports/FileHa
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.13/includes/Ajax/Apps.
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.13/routes/api.php#L77
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3617070%40kirki&new=3
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4ccd1314-b9b9-4f63-820
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-15601?
CVE-2026-15601 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 Path Traversal (Zip Slip) in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.13 via the extract_zip_file fu...
How severe is CVE-2026-15601?
CVE-2026-15601 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-2026-15601?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.