Vulnerability Description
The Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions 6.0.0 to 6.0.6. This is due to the plugin accepting an arbitrary email address when a username is used in the password reset request. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send a password reset link for any user registered on the site to their own email address.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.4/ComponentLibrary/con
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.4/ComponentLibrary/con
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/tags/6.0.4/ComponentLibrary/con
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/trunk/ComponentLibrary/controll
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/trunk/ComponentLibrary/controll
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kirki/trunk/ComponentLibrary/controll
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3530843/kirki
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3b5630bd-5bce-4226-959
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-8206?
CVE-2026-8206 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions 6.0.0 to 6.0.6. This is due to the plugi...
How severe is CVE-2026-8206?
CVE-2026-8206 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-8206?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.