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CVE-2026-17037

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 0.30%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-11 · Last synced 2026-09-14

CyberRota Analysis

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The Kirki plugin for WordPress is susceptible to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) through the 'comment' parameter due to inadequate input sanitization and output escaping. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when users visit affected pages, potentially compromising user data and site integrity. WordPress site administrators using this plugin should prioritize patching to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-17037
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.2
EPSS
0.30%
WordPress

Original NVD Description

The Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘comment’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 6.2.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.