Is CVE-2026-12472 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-12472 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-12472 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-12472 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-12472?

CVE-2026-12472 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-12472

CWE-862Published: July 2, 2026· Updated: Jul 2, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.28%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:20.1th

Official Description

The Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.11. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send arbitrary HTML-injected emails — including phishing messages embedding a real, valid WordPress password-reset URL for the targeted user — to any registered user via the site's own mail server, abusing its SPF/DKIM reputation. The attacker-controlled emailSubject parameter is passed to wp_mail() with only sanitize_text_field() applied, while emailBody 'text' items are concatenated raw into the HTML email body with no escaping, and 'chip' items can include the genuine WordPress password-reset link for the targeted account.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-12472 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.