What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-8073?

CVE-2026-8073 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Kirki WordPress Plugin are affected by CVE-2026-8073?

The Kirki page builder plugin for WordPress (versions 6.0.6 and earlier) contains a vulnerability allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to read and delete files from the WordPress uploads…

Kirki WordPress Plugin CVE-2026-8073

EUVD-2026-30976 HIGH

Relative Path Traversal (CWE-23)

2026-05-19 Wordfence

GHSA-r2f5-qhhx-h354

WordPress Information Disclosure

7.5

CVSS 3.1

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

May 19, 2026 - 19:30 vuln.today

DescriptionNVD

The Kirki - Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation and missing capability check in the 'downloadZIP' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read and delete arbitrary files limited in the WordPress uploads base directory.

AnalysisAI

Arbitrary file read and deletion in the Kirki - Freeform Page Builder plugin for WordPress (versions through 6.0.6) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read and delete files within the WordPress uploads base directory by abusing the 'downloadZIP' function. The flaw stems from insufficient path validation and a missing capability check, and was reported by Wordfence; no public exploit identified at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

Within 24 hours: Identify all WordPress installations running Kirki plugin version 6.0.6 or earlier and document business criticality. Within 7 days: Deactivate and remove the affected plugin from all systems; implement compensating controls below if the plugin is business-critical. …

Analysis

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Kirki WordPress Plugin CVE-2026-8073

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