Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in SeaTheme BM Content Builder bm-builder allows Path Traversal.This issue affects BM Content Builder: from n/a through < 3.16.3.3.
Published: 2025-09-26
Score: 7.7 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The BM Content Builder plugin contains an improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory. An attacker who can supply a crafted file path can delete arbitrary files on the server that the WordPress process can write to. This can cause data loss, compromise site integrity, and disrupt availability. The vulnerability is a classic Path Traversal flaw (CWE‑22). Based on the description, it is inferred that the exploit likely requires access to the plugin's file deletion feature, which may be available to authenticated users with sufficient privileges; the input does not clarify if an unauthenticated user can trigger it.

Affected Systems

SeaTheme BM Content Builder plugin versions earlier than 3.16.3.3 on WordPress sites.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.7 indicates a high severity with an estimated exploit complexity of low to medium. The EPSS score less than 1% suggests a very low probability of exploitation in the wild at this time. The vulnerability is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation would likely require an attacker to send a deletion request with a crafted path, potentially revealing sensitive files or undermining site stability. It is inferred that the attack vector is web‑based, originating from a user interacting with the plugin interface or issuing crafted HTTP requests. Adequate authentication checks or the absence thereof can raise the risk, while limited privileges or mitigated controls can reduce it.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 30, 2026 at 00:19 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade SeaTheme BM Content Builder to version 3.16.3.3 or later, which removes the path validation flaw.
  • Ensure that WordPress file permissions are set so that the web server cannot delete critical system files (e.g., 750 for core directories, 640 for files).
  • If an upgrade is not immediately possible, limit the plugin's file‑deletion capability to a trusted directory by configuring the plugin or modifying the code to enforce strict path whitelisting.
  • Monitor server logs and file timestamps for unauthorized deletions and implement a file integrity monitoring solution.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 30, 2026 at 00:19 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-31318 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in SeaTheme BM Content Builder allows Path Traversal. This issue affects BM Content Builder: from n/a through n/a.
History

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H'}


Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in SeaTheme BM Content Builder allows Path Traversal. This issue affects BM Content Builder: from n/a through n/a. Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in SeaTheme BM Content Builder bm-builder allows Path Traversal.This issue affects BM Content Builder: from n/a through < 3.16.3.3.
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H'}


Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Seatheme
Seatheme bm Content Builder
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Seatheme
Seatheme bm Content Builder
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in SeaTheme BM Content Builder allows Path Traversal. This issue affects BM Content Builder: from n/a through n/a.
Title WordPress BM Content Builder Plugin < 3.16.3.3 - Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-22
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H'}


Subscriptions

Seatheme Bm Content Builder
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-28T16:13:51.749Z

Reserved: 2025-09-06T04:45:29.151Z

Link: CVE-2025-59002

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2025-09-29T16:40:54.329Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2025-09-26T09:15:33.170

Modified: 2026-04-23T15:34:01.430

Link: CVE-2025-59002

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-04-30T00:30:23Z

Weaknesses