CVE-2026-8073 Details
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.
A vulnerability allowing arbitrary file deletion has been identified in the Kirki WordPress plugin, specifically in versions through 6.0.6. This issue arises from inadequate file path validation and the absence of necessary capability checks in the 'downloadZIP' function. As a result, unauthenticated attackers can read and delete arbitrary files, albeit with limitations, within the WordPress uploads directory.
Users are advised to update the Kirki WordPress plugin to version 6.0.7 or a newer patched version.
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Assessed May 19, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 19, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-23 | Relative Path Traversal | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Kirki | <= 6.0.6 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 19, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |