CVE-2025-1279: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in SeaTheme BM Content Builder
The BM Content Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the ux_cb_tools_import_item_ajax AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.16.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The BM Content Builder plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability in the ux_cb_tools_import_item_ajax AJAX action. This allows authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber or above) to update arbitrary site options without proper capability checks. Exploitation can lead to privilege escalation by changing the default registration role to administrator and enabling user registration, thereby allowing attackers to create administrative accounts on affected sites. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.16.2.1. No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Attackers can escalate privileges from Subscriber-level to administrator by modifying site options, enabling them to gain full control over the WordPress site. This compromises site security, allowing unauthorized administrative actions and potentially complete site takeover.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the BM Content Builder plugin if not essential. Monitor for updates from SeaTheme regarding a security patch or official mitigation steps.
CVE-2025-1279: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in SeaTheme BM Content Builder
Description
The BM Content Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the ux_cb_tools_import_item_ajax AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.16.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The BM Content Builder plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability in the ux_cb_tools_import_item_ajax AJAX action. This allows authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber or above) to update arbitrary site options without proper capability checks. Exploitation can lead to privilege escalation by changing the default registration role to administrator and enabling user registration, thereby allowing attackers to create administrative accounts on affected sites. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.16.2.1. No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Attackers can escalate privileges from Subscriber-level to administrator by modifying site options, enabling them to gain full control over the WordPress site. This compromises site security, allowing unauthorized administrative actions and potentially complete site takeover.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the BM Content Builder plugin if not essential. Monitor for updates from SeaTheme regarding a security patch or official mitigation steps.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-13T15:53:45.261Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
Threat ID: 682d983ec4522896dcbf0180
Added to database: 5/21/2025, 9:09:18 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:59:08 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 11:08:07 AM
Views: 89
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