CVE-2025-1280
📛 CVE Title
BM Content Builder < 3.17.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Read
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.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Wordfence
- CVSS severity
- MEDIUM
- CVSS score
- 6.5 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Effective score
- 6.5 / 10 MEDIUM source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-22 - Reserved
- 2025-02-13
- Published
- 2026-09-22 07:41 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-09-22 10:25 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2025/1xxx/CVE-2025-1280.json
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
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- NVD published
- 2026-09-22 08:16:36 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-09-22 19:04:55 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 6.5 / 10 MEDIUM source: security@wordfence.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Exploitability subscore
- 2.8 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 3.6 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0053 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 43.93% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-09-22
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-09-23 02:27 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2025-210985 - Assigner
- Wordfence
- Published
- Sep 22, 2026, 7:41:14 AM
- Updated
- Sep 22, 2026, 10:25:31 AM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
6.5 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.5300
- Vendors
- SeaTheme
- Products
-
BM Content Builder (0 <3.17.1)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-97h8-3g49-xmvg
ENISA 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.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeaTheme | BM Content Builder |
0 (affected)
|
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Vendor references (2)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
Web references (0)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
No web references attached yet.
NVD-tagged references (2)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
Remediations (10)
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web:app.opencve.io
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.
2026-09-23 15:39 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft released its final Patch Tuesday updates of 2025 on December 9, addressing 56 security vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Exchange Server, and other components.
2026-09-23 15:39 UTC -
web:learn.microsoft.com
Learning path Learn how Microsoft supports secure software development as part of a cybersecurity solution - Training Secure software development means integrating security into each phase of your development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to maintenance. Microsoft provides many services that can help you develop more secure code and deploy a more secure application in the cloud. This ...
2026-09-23 15:39 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-09-23 15:39 UTC -
web:senserva.com
Every Microsoft security patch (KB) and the CVEs it fixes, with severity, CVSS, and CISA KEV status. Cross-linked to the CVE reference.
2026-09-23 15:39 UTC -
web:vulners.com
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...
2026-09-23 15:39 UTC -
web:www.action1.com
Patch Tuesday is a scheduled release day for software patches, primarily used by Microsoft, to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and performance issues in its software products like Windows, Office, and Azure. It occurs monthly and aims to standardize the process of delivering security updates to ensure devices remain protected.
2026-09-23 15:39 UTC -
web:www.microsoft.com
Help protect your computing environment by keeping up to date on Microsoft technical security notifications. Security Update Guide Notifications Microsoft's free Security Update Guide Notifications provide links to security-related software updates and notification of re-released security updates. These notifications are sent via email throughout the month as needed. You can choose the type of ...
2026-09-23 15:39 UTC -
web:www.rapid7.com
CVE-2025-1280 : SeaTheme BM Content Builder: The BM Content Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to 3.17.1…. View severity, references, and remediation details from Rapid7.
2026-09-23 15:39 UTC -
web:www.tenable.com
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.
2026-09-23 15:39 UTC
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Raw JSON
The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2025-1280.json.
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