Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2026-6279

Avada (Fusion) Builder <= 3.15.2 - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via PHP Function Injection via 'render_logics' Shortcode Attribute via Widget AJAX Handler

The Avada Builder (fusion-builder) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via PHP Function Injection in versions up to and including 3.15.2. This is due to the `wp_conditional_tags` case in `Fusion_Builder_Conditional_Render_Helper::get_value()` passing attacker-controlled values from a base64-decoded JSON blob directly to `call_user_func()` without any allowlist validation. This is exploitable by unauthenticated attackers through the `fusion_get_widget_markup` AJAX endpoint, which is registered for non-privileged (unauthenticated) users via `wp_ajax_nopriv_fusion_get_widget_markup`. The endpoint is protected only by a nonce (`fusion_load_nonce`), but this nonce is generated for user ID 0 and is deterministically exposed in the JavaScript output of any public-facing page containing a Post Cards (`[fusion_post_cards]`) or Table of Contents (`[fusion_table_of_contents]`) element. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected sites.

Quick Answer

CVE-2026-6279 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin Avada (Fusion) Builder. It affects Versions up to 3.15.2 and is fixed in 3.15.3.

Published
May 20, 2026
Last Updated
May 20, 2026
Slug
fusion-builder
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Risk Profile
9.8 CVSS Score
Weakness
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Researchers
Tin Pham (TF1T)
Trong Pham (dtro)
Hao Ngo
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 3.15.3, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2026-6279 is tracked for the Plugin Avada (Fusion) Builder as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions up to 3.15.2. Update Avada (Fusion) Builder to 3.15.3 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
3.15.3
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 3.15.2
Tracking ID
CVE-2026-6279
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Identifier strength
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Version evidence
Versions up to 3.15.2

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Patch evidence
3.15.3

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Source coverage
1 reference

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Verification Checklist

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 3.15.2.

Step 2

Confirm Avada (Fusion) Builder is updated to 3.15.3 or newer.

Step 3

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Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
fusion-builder View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2026-6279
Patched Versions
3.15.3
Affected Versions
Versions up to 3.15.2
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