CVE-2026-97471
Avada (Fusion) Builder <= 3.16.1 - Unauthenticated Sensitive Information Exposure in 'args[link_target]' Parameter via {user_meta} Dynamic Data Token
Description
The Avada (Fusion) Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.16.1 via the 'args[link_target]' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract arbitrary user meta values for any user ID, including administrator email addresses, login names, wp_user_level, and WooCommerce customer PII such as billing_email, billing_phone, and billing_address_1. The awb-instagram-nonce required to trigger this endpoint is printed in plaintext in fusionInstagramVars on any page rendering the [fusion_instagram] shortcode, making it harvestable by any anonymous visitor before the exploit request is sent.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 14, 2026, 4:19 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 14, 2026, 4:19 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
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 Avada Builder plugin to a patched version.
- Remove the affected shortcode if update is not possible.
- Restrict access to pages with the shortcode.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
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CVE-2026-97471.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://avada.com/blog/version-7-16-2-security-update/ | |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ebbd41a8-b9ff-4afe-bcfd-1df52d8d3b5f?source=cve |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Avada (Fusion) Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.16.1 via the 'args[link_target]' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract arbitrary user meta values for any user ID, including administrator email addresses, login names, wp_user_level, and WooCommerce customer PII such as billing_email, billing_phone, and billing_address_1. The awb-instagram-nonce required to trigger this endpoint is printed in plaintext in fusionInstagramVars on any page rendering the [fusion_instagram] shortcode, making it harvestable by any anonymous visitor before the exploit request is sent. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-200 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/97xxx/CVE-2026-97471.json">CVE-2026-97471</a> Added Reference https://avada.com/blog/version-7-16-2-security-update/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ebbd41a8-b9ff-4afe-bcfd-1df52d8d3b5f?source=cve