Kirki editors can delete arbitrary server files
Kirki through 6.0.13 lets an Editor supply a file target to an undisclosed deletion operation without adequate path confinement. The operation can delete a server file writable by PHP, causing data loss or site failure. The Patchstack CNA record does not disclose the endpoint, action, path parameter, deletion function or which filesystem locations are reachable.
- Component
- Kirki
- Plugin slug
kirki- Affected
- n/a through 6.0.13
- Safe version
6.0.14- Published
- Jul 27, 2026
This CVE was published Jul 27, 2026 and is one of 17 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Kirki to 6.0.14 or later. Review Editor accounts, check the WordPress installation for missing files and restore affected files from a known-good backup.
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
Editor Arbitrary File Deletion in Kirki <= 6.0.13 versions.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H