CVE-2025-1280

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified

CVE-2025-1280 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.53%

43.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
SeaThemeBM Content Builder< 3.17.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-1280?
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.
How severe is CVE-2025-1280?
CVE-2025-1280 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1280?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST