CVE-2026-8206 Details
Description
The Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions 6.0.0 to 6.0.6. This is due to the plugin accepting an arbitrary email address when a username is used in the password reset request. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send a password reset link for any user registered on the site to their own email address.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the Kirki WordPress plugin, specifically in versions 6.0.0 to 6.0.6. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to take over user accounts by exploiting the password reset functionality. The plugin improperly validates email addresses, enabling attackers to redirect password reset links intended for other users to their own email accounts.
Users are advised to update the Kirki WordPress plugin to version 6.0.7 or later.
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Assessed Jun 2, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 2, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Kirki | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.6 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 2, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |