CVE-2026-13147
CriticalPublic exploitThe Kirki WordPress plugin before 6.0.12 does not validate a user-supplied URL before requesting it server-side, allowing unauthenticated attackers to make the site issue HTTP requests to arbitrary hosts (Server-Side Request Forgery).
Published Jul 20, 2026 · Updated Jul 30, 2026 · Also known as EUVD-2026-45889, GHSA-74x7-v2vc-6vgc, cf346e71-9baa-473b-8a65-1f22dae8118f
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-13147 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.1 v3.1) affecting Kirki (wordpress-plugin).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 1.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Kirki 6.0.12.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
CVSS v3.1
9.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
1.5%
Higher than 73.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The Kirki WordPress plugin before 6.0.12 does not validate a user-supplied URL before requesting it server-side, allowing unauthenticated attackers to make the site issue HTTP requests to arbitrary hosts (Server-Side Request Forgery).
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkiwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 6.0.12 |
Patched Releases
Kirki
6.0.12
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 20, 2026
Last updated
Jul 30, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
References
- advisoryhttps://wpscan.com/vulnerability/385bee73-f9e5-425e-aa4c-3ff9274f8e00/
- advisoryhttps://wpscan.com/vulnerability/595e653d-0904-43cf-8e61-d684599de11b/
- advisoryhttps://wpscan.com/vulnerability/75792c33-2d9d-46db-a98c-00ec40951099/
- advisoryhttps://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a34d9be7-c121-4c95-9ebb-a14c763e16bb/
- advisoryhttps://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a408e8f9-4de7-4449-8fca-51ea46e4f433/
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Kirki WordPress plugin before 6.0.12 does not validate a user-supplied URL before requesting it server-side, allowing unauthenticated attackers to make the site issue HTTP requests to arbitrary hosts (Server-Side Request Forgery).
Affected: Kirki (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Kirki 6.0.12.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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