What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Avada Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 3.15.2 via the 'fusion_get_svg_from_file' function with the 'custom_svg' parameter of the 'fusion_section_separator' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 3.15.2 and fully patched in version 3.15.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Avada (Fusion) Builder versions up to 3.15.2 contain an information disclosure vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can read sensitive data they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires network access and does not require user interaction. No integrity or availability impact occurs.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data or information they should not have access to.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can access confidential information beyond their permission level.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must be authenticated with a low-privilege account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 13, 2026
CVE published
May 13, 2026
Record updated
