CVE-2026-8096 — The Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder &

title: CVE-2026-8096 - Kirki Plugin Authorization Bypass - Form Data Access
id: scw-2026-05-19-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
  This rule detects attempts to exploit CVE-2026-8096 by accessing the Kirki plugin's AJAX endpoint to retrieve form data. The vulnerability allows authenticated users with subscriber-level access to bypass authorization checks and view frontend forms and submitted visitor data. This specific detection targets the 'kirki_get_forms' action, which is indicative of an attacker trying to enumerate or exfiltrate form submission details.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-19
references:
  - https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-8096/
tags:
  - attack.initial_access
  - attack.t1190
logsource:
    category: webserver
detection:
  selection:
      cs-uri|contains:
          - '/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php'
      cs-uri-query|contains:
          - 'action=kirki_get_forms'
      sc-status:
          - 200
  condition: selection
falsepositives:
  - Legitimate administrative activity

Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse