CVE-2026-12721: Kirki < 6.0.13 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection
Published Jul 31, 2026
·Updated
The Kirki WordPress plugin before 6.0.13 does not properly sanitise and escape a value taken from the request before using it in a SQL statement, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks.
Affected Software
1 affected component
wordpress/kirki<6.0.13
Event History
Jul 31, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-12721?
CVE-2026-12721 has a risk score of 80, indicating a high severity level.
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How do I fix CVE-2026-12721?
To fix CVE-2026-12721, update the Kirki WordPress plugin to version 6.0.13 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-12721?
CVE-2026-12721 is categorized as an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2026-12721?
All installations of the Kirki WordPress plugin before version 6.0.13 are affected by CVE-2026-12721.
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What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2026-12721?
Exploiting CVE-2026-12721 could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the database.