CVE-2025-2294: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in extendthemes Kubio AI Page Builder
The Kubio AI Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.1 via thekubio_hybrid_theme_load_template function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-2294 is a critical Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Kubio AI Page Builder WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.5.1). The vulnerability arises from improper limitation of pathname inputs in the thekubio_hybrid_theme_load_template function, enabling unauthenticated attackers to include arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to execution of arbitrary PHP code, bypassing access controls and exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal) and carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the affected server, resulting in full remote code execution, bypass of access controls, and potential disclosure of sensitive data. The vulnerability affects all versions of Kubio AI Page Builder up to and including 2.5.1. Given the critical CVSS score, the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the Kubio AI Page Builder plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is strongly recommended.
CVE-2025-2294: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in extendthemes Kubio AI Page Builder
Description
The Kubio AI Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.1 via thekubio_hybrid_theme_load_template function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-2294 is a critical Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Kubio AI Page Builder WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.5.1). The vulnerability arises from improper limitation of pathname inputs in the thekubio_hybrid_theme_load_template function, enabling unauthenticated attackers to include arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to execution of arbitrary PHP code, bypassing access controls and exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal) and carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the affected server, resulting in full remote code execution, bypass of access controls, and potential disclosure of sensitive data. The vulnerability affects all versions of Kubio AI Page Builder up to and including 2.5.1. Given the critical CVSS score, the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the Kubio AI Page Builder plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is strongly recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-13T18:41:59.900Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b21b7ef31ef0b54e6a6
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:29 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:25:17 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 4:29:33 AM
Views: 31
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