CVE-2026-16747

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 6.5 EPSS 0.22%
Updated Aug 12, 2026
WordPress
Parameter Value
CVSS 6.5 (MEDIUM)
Affected Versions before 6.2.1
Type CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection'), CWE-74 (Injection)
Vendor WordPress
Public PoC No

The Kirki WordPress plugin before 6.2.1 does not properly authorise its front-end form submission REST routes and passes attacker-controlled input through shortcode execution, allowing unauthenticated users to run any shortcode registered on the site, which on a default install leads to disclosure of the site administrator's email address and an arbitrary-recipient mail relay from the victim's domain.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
Low
Partial data modification
Availability
None
No disruption

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products

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