CVE-2026-12227: The Visual Composer Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-12227?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-12227 being exploited?

CVE-2026-12227 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-12227 affect?

CVE-2026-12227 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). 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 a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-12227?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTE

CVE-2026-12227 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 image

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-98
Published	2026-09-24
Last modified	2026-09-24

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence

Last updated 2026-09-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-09-24 10:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-24 16:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · fio · FIXED · 3.43-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-b36219886b · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-b36219886b

Fedora ELN · weston · FIXED · 16.0.2-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-b98ccaa6a0 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-b98ccaa6a0

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

GitHub PoC: be-keb/CVE-2026-12227 (1 stars)
GitHub PoC: MRdark-ops/CVE-2026-12227 (1 stars)
GitHub PoC: murrez/CVE-2026-12227 (0 stars)
Nuclei scan template: Visual Composer <= 45.16.0 - Unauthenticated LFI

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-12227?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-12227 being exploited?

CVE-2026-12227 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-12227 affect?

CVE-2026-12227 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). 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 a

How urgent is CVE-2026-12227?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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