CVE-2025-1280: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in SeaTheme BM Content Builder
The BM Content Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to 3.17.1 (exclusive) via the ux_cb_page_customize_save_layout_ajax() function. 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-1280 is a directory traversal vulnerability in the BM Content Builder WordPress plugin affecting all versions from 0 up to but not including 3.17.1. The vulnerability exists in the ux_cb_page_customize_save_layout_ajax() function, allowing authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to read arbitrary files on the server. This improper limitation of pathname access (CWE-22) can lead to disclosure of sensitive server files. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information such as configuration files, credentials, or other protected data. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported. This could lead to further attacks if sensitive data is disclosed.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is explicitly stated in the provided data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the vulnerable function. Consider disabling or removing the BM Content Builder plugin if possible.
CVE-2025-1280: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in SeaTheme BM Content Builder
Description
The BM Content Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to 3.17.1 (exclusive) via the ux_cb_page_customize_save_layout_ajax() function. 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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
SeaTheme
BM Content Builder
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-1280 is a directory traversal vulnerability in the BM Content Builder WordPress plugin affecting all versions from 0 up to but not including 3.17.1. The vulnerability exists in the ux_cb_page_customize_save_layout_ajax() function, allowing authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to read arbitrary files on the server. This improper limitation of pathname access (CWE-22) can lead to disclosure of sensitive server files. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information such as configuration files, credentials, or other protected data. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported. This could lead to further attacks if sensitive data is disclosed.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is explicitly stated in the provided data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the vulnerable function. Consider disabling or removing the BM Content Builder plugin if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-13T15:56:16.620Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab23644f7a7c54106e0423d
Added to database: 09/22/2026, 08:03:16 UTC
Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 08:19:42 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 01:58:07 UTC
Views: 15
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