CVE-2026-14572
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Stored XSS in Kirki WordPress Plugin via Page Builder Text

Publication date: 2026-10-15

Last updated on: 2026-10-15

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Page Builder Text Content in all versions up to, and including, 6.2.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with kirki_content_access capability granted by an administrator, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

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Published
2026-10-15
Last Modified
2026-10-15
Generated
2026-10-15
AI Q&A
2026-10-15
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-14572
EUVD
EUVD-2026-101825

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themeum Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

The Kirki plugin for WordPress has a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in Page Builder Text Content. This allows authenticated attackers with the kirki_content_access capability to inject malicious scripts into pages.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could inject scripts that execute when users access infected pages, potentially stealing user data, session cookies, or performing actions on their behalf. This requires the attacker to have the kirki_content_access capability, which an administrator must grant.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy) by exposing sensitive user information. Compliance may be compromised if user data is compromised through injected scripts.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Kirki plugin to the latest version beyond 6.2.0 immediately. Remove or restrict the kirki_content_access capability from non-trusted users. Review pages for suspicious scripts in text content and audit user roles with page editing permissions.

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