CVE-2026-12227 json
Visual Composer Website Builder <= 45.16.0 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion via 'vcv-template' Parameter
published 2026-09-24 46 d ago modified 2026-09-24 46 d ago also EUVD-2026-85839
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.8%
- EPSS 2.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 86%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known, plus a Nuclei check
Summary
The Visual Composer Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 45.16.0 via the `vcv-template` parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- yes
- Technical impact
- total
- Assessed
- 46 d ago
Exploit prediction
2.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- Nuclei template Visual Composer <= 45.16.0 - Unauthenticated LFI nuclei detection template
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Affected products
- visualcomposer Visual Composer Website Builder
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program
- Technology feeds
References
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2026-12227
- NVD CVE-2026-12227
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