What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Kalium 3 | Creative WordPress & WooCommerce Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized email sending due to a missing capability check on the kalium_vc_contact_form_request() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.29. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to use the theme an an open mail relay and send email to arbitrary email addresses on the server's behalf.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Kalium theme for WordPress contains a missing authorization flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify data on the site. An attacker can send a network request without authentication to exploit this vulnerability. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 3.29 to patch this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify site data without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized changes to site content or settings without admin approval.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 15, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated