CVE-2026-65436: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Themeum Kirki
Editor Arbitrary File Deletion in Kirki <= 6.0.13 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-22) in Themeum Kirki allows an editor with privileges to perform arbitrary file deletion via improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (path traversal). It affects Kirki versions up to 6.0.13. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, scope changed, no confidentiality or integrity impact, but high impact on availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild and no patch or official remediation level has been published.
Potential Impact
An attacker with editor-level privileges can delete arbitrary files on the system, causing denial of service or loss of availability of critical files. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. The availability impact is high due to potential arbitrary file deletion.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict editor privileges to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletions.
CVE-2026-65436: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Themeum Kirki
Description
Editor Arbitrary File Deletion in Kirki <= 6.0.13 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.8medium
Affected software
Themeum
Kirki
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-22) in Themeum Kirki allows an editor with privileges to perform arbitrary file deletion via improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (path traversal). It affects Kirki versions up to 6.0.13. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, scope changed, no confidentiality or integrity impact, but high impact on availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild and no patch or official remediation level has been published.
Potential Impact
An attacker with editor-level privileges can delete arbitrary files on the system, causing denial of service or loss of availability of critical files. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. The availability impact is high due to potential arbitrary file deletion.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict editor privileges to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T08:52:41.029Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a676d4d9c2644c7f8389fe1
Added to database: 07/27/2026, 14:38:05 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:06:44 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 22:06:34 UTC
Views: 47
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