CVE-2025-13725: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in thimpress Thim Blocks
The Gutenberg Thim Blocks – Page Builder, Gutenberg Blocks for the Block Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file reads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This is due to insufficient path validation in the server-side rendering of the thim-blocks/icon block. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server via the 'iconSVG' parameter, which can contain sensitive information such as wp-config.php.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Thim Blocks plugin for WordPress contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in its server-side rendering of the thim-blocks/icon block. Authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges can manipulate the 'iconSVG' parameter to read arbitrary files on the server due to insufficient validation of file paths. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0.1 and can lead to disclosure of sensitive server files such as wp-config.php. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring privileges.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with Contributor-level access or higher can read arbitrary files on the server hosting the vulnerable WordPress plugin. This can lead to exposure of sensitive information, including configuration files like wp-config.php, which may contain database credentials and other secrets. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'iconSVG' parameter. Avoid using the vulnerable plugin version if possible.
CVE-2025-13725: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in thimpress Thim Blocks
Description
The Gutenberg Thim Blocks – Page Builder, Gutenberg Blocks for the Block Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file reads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This is due to insufficient path validation in the server-side rendering of the thim-blocks/icon block. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server via the 'iconSVG' parameter, which can contain sensitive information such as wp-config.php.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Thim Blocks plugin for WordPress contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in its server-side rendering of the thim-blocks/icon block. Authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges can manipulate the 'iconSVG' parameter to read arbitrary files on the server due to insufficient validation of file paths. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0.1 and can lead to disclosure of sensitive server files such as wp-config.php. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring privileges.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with Contributor-level access or higher can read arbitrary files on the server hosting the vulnerable WordPress plugin. This can lead to exposure of sensitive information, including configuration files like wp-config.php, which may contain database credentials and other secrets. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'iconSVG' parameter. Avoid using the vulnerable plugin version if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-25T22:29:33.290Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 696b0749b22c7ad868788fc2
Added to database: 1/17/2026, 3:51:37 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 4:35:22 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 8:16:27 AM
Views: 128
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