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CVE-2025-1280: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in SeaTheme BM Content Builder

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2025-1280cvecve-2025-1280cwe-22
Published: 09/22/2026 (09/22/2026, 07:41:14 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: SeaTheme
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected software

SeaTheme

BM Content Builder

Affected versions
>=0 <3.17.1

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/22/2026, 08:19:42 UTC

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.

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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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