CVE-2026-12227 Details.
Visual Composer <= 45.16.0 - Unauthenticated LFI
Atlas does not check this one. Needs a scripted sequence.
This check is a series of requests where each step depends on the last, often after logging in. Atlas runs single, read-only probes, so it does not run this one.
About CVE-2026-12227. What It Means.
Visual Composer Website Builder for WordPress <= 45.16.0 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability caused by improper validation of the vcv-template parameter, letting unauthenticated attackers include and execute arbitrary files, exploit requires no authentication.
Affected Product. What Is Hit.
- Vendor
- developer
- Product
- Developer Visualcomposer
References. Where To Read More.
FAQ
Common Questions.
Visual Composer <= 45.16.0 - Unauthenticated LFI. Visual Composer Website Builder for WordPress <= 45.16.0 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability caused by improper validation of the vcv-template parameter, letting unauthenticated attackers include and execute arbitrary files, exploit requires no authentication.
No. This check is a series of requests where each step depends on the last, often after logging in. Atlas runs single, read-only probes, so it does not run this one. The facts about CVE-2026-12227 are on this page, and you can request a demo to see how Brandefense watches your whole external attack surface.
CVE-2026-12227 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of writing, but it is still worth fixing.
Update Developer Visualcomposer to the latest version from the vendor, or follow the vendor's advice to switch off the affected feature. Vendor links are listed on this page when they are known.
This page lists the public facts about CVE-2026-12227. Atlas does not run a check for it, so nothing here says whether a particular site is affected.