CVE-2026-12272
Lightweight Cookie Notice <= 1.19 - Sensitive Information Exposure via W3TC_DYNAMIC_SECURITY Constant
Description
The Lightweight Cookie Notice – Cookie Banner for Cookie Consent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.19 This is due to the W3TC_DYNAMIC_SECURITY constant being hardcoded to a publicly known value. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to know the W3 Total Cache mfunc security key, which when W3 Total Cache is installed may allow arbitrary PHP code injection.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 16, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-12272
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Lightweight Cookie Notice plugin.
- Change the W3TC_DYNAMIC_SECURITY constant value.
- Ensure W3 Total Cache is securely configured.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Lightweight Cookie Notice – Cookie Banner for Cookie Consent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.19 This is due to the W3TC_DYNAMIC_SECURITY constant being hardcoded to a publicly known value. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to know the W3 Total Cache mfunc security key, which when W3 Total Cache is installed may allow arbitrary PHP code injection. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-330 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/12xxx/CVE-2026-12272.json">CVE-2026-12272</a> Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3584811/lightweight-cookie-notice-free/trunk/public/class-daextlwcnf-public.php Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/54e53420-aa89-49d6-9632-cba066c46a51?source=cve