CVE-2025-1281: 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 arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the ux_cb_remove_layout_ajax() and ux_cb_tools_export_ajax() functions in all versions up to, and excluding, 3.17.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-1281 describes a path traversal vulnerability in the BM Content Builder plugin for WordPress. The issue arises from insufficient validation of file paths in the ux_cb_remove_layout_ajax() and ux_cb_tools_export_ajax() functions. Authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level privileges or above can exploit this to delete arbitrary files on the server. This can escalate to remote code execution by deleting key files such as wp-config.php. The vulnerability affects all versions from 0 up to but not including 3.17.1.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with low privileges to delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress site. This can cause denial of service or enable remote code execution if critical files are removed, severely compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the BM Content Builder plugin to version 3.17.1 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation details are provided. Patch status is confirmed by the version range indicating fixed in 3.17.1.
CVE-2025-1281: 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 arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the ux_cb_remove_layout_ajax() and ux_cb_tools_export_ajax() functions in all versions up to, and excluding, 3.17.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
SeaTheme
BM Content Builder
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-1281 describes a path traversal vulnerability in the BM Content Builder plugin for WordPress. The issue arises from insufficient validation of file paths in the ux_cb_remove_layout_ajax() and ux_cb_tools_export_ajax() functions. Authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level privileges or above can exploit this to delete arbitrary files on the server. This can escalate to remote code execution by deleting key files such as wp-config.php. The vulnerability affects all versions from 0 up to but not including 3.17.1.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with low privileges to delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress site. This can cause denial of service or enable remote code execution if critical files are removed, severely compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the BM Content Builder plugin to version 3.17.1 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation details are provided. Patch status is confirmed by the version range indicating fixed in 3.17.1.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-13T16:00:23.119Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab23644f7a7c54106e0423e
Added to database: 09/22/2026, 08:03:16 UTC
Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 08:18:07 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 01:58:07 UTC
Views: 15
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