CVE-2026-8073
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Arbitrary File Deletion in Kirki WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-05-19

Last updated on: 2026-05-19

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation and missing capability check in the 'downloadZIP' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read and delete arbitrary files limited in the WordPress uploads base directory.
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Published
2026-05-19
Last Modified
2026-05-19
Generated
2026-06-10
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2026-05-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-08
NVD
CVE-2026-8073
EUVD
EUVD-2026-30976
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
kirki freeform_page_builder to 6.0.6 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-23 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.
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Executive Summary

The Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability in its 'downloadZIP' function. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of file paths and a missing capability check, which allows unauthenticated attackers to read and delete arbitrary files within the WordPress uploads base directory.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers who are not logged in to delete or read files within the WordPress uploads directory. This could lead to loss of important files or exposure of sensitive data stored in that directory, potentially disrupting website functionality or compromising data confidentiality.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to read and delete arbitrary files within the WordPress uploads base directory due to insufficient file path validation and missing capability checks.

Such unauthorized file deletion and potential data exposure could lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive data against unauthorized access and modification.

However, the provided information does not explicitly discuss the impact on compliance with these standards.

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