CVE-2026-57726 in Kirki Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/13/2026
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Themeum Kirki kirki allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Kirki: from n/a through <= 6.0.12.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/13/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw classified as cwe-89 within the themeum kirki framework, specifically impacting versions up to and including 6.0.12. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in sql commands, creating an environment where malicious actors can manipulate database queries through crafted input parameters. The blind sql injection variant means that attackers cannot directly see database contents but can infer information through response timing variations or conditional responses, making detection more challenging.
The technical flaw occurs when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into sql query construction without proper sanitization or parameterization. This allows attackers to inject malicious sql code that gets executed by the database server, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. The vulnerability specifically affects kirki's configuration handling mechanisms where theme options and user inputs are processed, creating entry points for malicious payload injection.
Operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise as it can enable complete database takeover scenarios. Attackers can leverage blind sql injection techniques to extract sensitive information such as user credentials, personal data, or administrative access tokens through time-based or boolean-based inference methods. The affected kirki versions suggest this represents a widespread issue across multiple deployments, potentially affecting numerous wordpress websites and applications that rely on this configuration framework for theme customization and management.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate version updates to kirki 6.0.13 or later where the vulnerability has been patched. Organizations must implement proper input validation and parameterized query construction throughout their application codebase to prevent similar issues. Additionally, database access controls should be reviewed to limit the privileges of application accounts, implementing the principle of least privilege. Security monitoring should include detection of unusual sql query patterns and response timing anomalies that may indicate injection attempts. This vulnerability aligns with attack techniques categorized under the data manipulation phase of the kill chain and represents a common target for automated exploitation tools targeting wordpress ecosystems.