Kirki: Code execution
Kirki is affected by code execution. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Successful exploitation can run attacker-controlled code in the WordPress hosting account. The published affected range is <= 6.0.12.
- Component
- Kirki
- Plugin slug
kirki- Affected
- <= 6.0.12
- Safe version
6.0.13- Published
- Jul 13, 2026
This CVE was published Jul 13, 2026 and is one of 17 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Kirki to 6.0.13 or later, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Themeum Kirki kirki allows Object Injection.This issue affects Kirki: from n/a through <= 6.0.12.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H