VDB-408008 · CVE-2026-84223 · GCVE-0-2026-84223

Kirki Plugin up to 6.3.0 on WordPress SVG file cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Kirki Plugin up to 6.3.0. It has been declared as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component SVG file Handler. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-84223. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Kirki Plugin up to 6.3.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the component SVG file Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

The Kirki WordPress plugin before 6.3.1 does not sanitize uploaded SVG files while making them uploadable site-wide, allowing users with author-level access and above to upload a file containing JavaScript which is then served from the site's own origin and runs in the session of anyone who opens it.

The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-84223 since 09/01/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 6.3.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Name

Kirki Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Kirki Plugin 6.3.1

Timelineinfo

09/01/2026 CVE reserved
09/20/2026 +19 days Advisory disclosed
09/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-84223 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-84223
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-408008

Entryinfo

Created: 09/20/2026 08:43
Changes: 09/20/2026 08:43 (55)
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Cache ID: 216::103