CVE-2026-13147
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Server-Side Request Forgery in Kirki WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-07-20

Last updated on: 2026-07-20

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Kirki WordPress plugin before 6.0.12 does not validate a user-supplied URL before requesting it server-side, allowing unauthenticated attackers to make the site issue HTTP requests to arbitrary hosts (Server-Side Request Forgery).

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Published
2026-07-20
Last Modified
2026-07-20
Generated
2026-07-21
AI Q&A
2026-07-20
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-13147
EUVD
EUVD-2026-45889

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Vendor Product Version / Range
devinsays kirki to 6.0.12 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

The Kirki WordPress plugin before version 6.0.12 has a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability. It allows unauthenticated attackers to make the website send HTTP requests to any host by exploiting unvalidated user-supplied URLs in the kirki_get_apis function.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of the Kirki WordPress plugin. If it is below 6.0.12, the system is vulnerable. You can verify the version by inspecting the plugin files or using WordPress admin panel. Additionally, monitor server logs for unusual HTTP requests to internal or external hosts originating from the WordPress site.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could force your server to connect to internal systems like 127.0.0.1 or private networks, potentially accessing sensitive data or services. They might also use it to bypass firewalls or scan internal networks.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to internal systems, potentially exposing personal or sensitive data. This may violate GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's security rules regarding protected health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Kirki plugin to version 6.0.12 or later. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until a patch is applied. Review server logs for any suspicious activity related to SSRF attempts and restrict outbound HTTP requests from the WordPress server to prevent unauthorized access.

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