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CVE-2026-57726 Themeum CVE debrief

A CRITICAL SQL Injection vulnerability was discovered in Kirki, a WordPress plugin. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-57726, has a CVSS score of 9.3 and allows for Blind SQL Injection. The issue affects Kirki from n/a through version 6.0.12. This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to inject malicious SQL code, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data. Administrators and users of WordPress sites utilizing the Kirki plugin should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential Blind SQL Injection attacks. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-13T10:16:39.317Z and has not been modified since then.

Vendor
Themeum
Product
Kirki
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-13
Original CVE updated
2026-07-13
Advisory published
2026-07-13
Advisory updated
2026-07-13

Who should care

Administrators and users of WordPress sites utilizing the Kirki plugin should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential Blind SQL Injection attacks. This includes reviewing the plugin version and updating to version 6.0.13 or later if necessary. Additionally, site owners should conduct a thorough inventory of WordPress sites using the Kirki plugin and implement compensating controls, such as web application firewalls, to detect and prevent SQL Injection attacks.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-57726 vulnerability is caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, allowing for Blind SQL Injection. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L. The vulnerability was published on 2026-07-13T10:16:39.317Z and has not been modified since then. Affected systems have not been confirmed beyond the Kirki plugin version range.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Patch the Kirki plugin to version 6.0.13 or later
  • Conduct a thorough inventory of WordPress sites using the Kirki plugin
  • Implement compensating controls, such as web application firewalls, to detect and prevent SQL Injection attacks
  • Monitor for suspicious database activity
  • Consider removing the Kirki plugin if not essential to site functionality

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-13T10:16:39.317Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently being reviewed. The vulnerability was reported by [email protected]. Evidence of exploitation has not been reported, but defenders should verify the patch status of their Kirki plugin deployments and monitor for suspicious database activity.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-57726 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-57726

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-57726 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-57726

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.