CVE-2026-12472 Details
Description
The Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.11. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send arbitrary HTML-injected emails — including phishing messages embedding a real, valid WordPress password-reset URL for the targeted user — to any registered user via the site's own mail server, abusing its SPF/DKIM reputation. The attacker-controlled emailSubject parameter is passed to wp_mail() with only sanitize_text_field() applied, while emailBody 'text' items are concatenated raw into the HTML email body with no escaping, and 'chip' items can include the genuine WordPress password-reset link for the targeted account.
A vulnerability exists in the Kirki WordPress plugin, specifically in the Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer version 6.0.11 and earlier. The issue stems from the plugin's failure to properly verify user authorization, enabling unauthenticated attackers to send emails with injected HTML content. These emails can include phishing messages that contain a legitimate WordPress password-reset link for the targeted user. The vulnerability exploits the site's mail server, taking advantage of its SPF and DKIM reputation. The exploitation involves manipulating the 'emailSubject' and 'emailBody' parameters, with the latter allowing the inclusion of real password-reset links.
Users are advised to update the Kirki WordPress plugin to version 6.0.12 or later.
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Assessed Jul 2, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 2, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Kirki | <= 6.0.11 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 2, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |