CVE-2023-51401 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-51401: WordPress Ultimate Addons for Beaver Builder Premium plugin <= 1.35.13 - Limited Arbitrary File Download vulnerability

Vendor Brainstorm Force
Product Ultimate Addons for Beaver Builder
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published May 17, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Brainstorm Force Ultimate Addons for Beaver Builder allows Relative Path Traversal.This issue affects Ultimate Addons for Beaver Builder: from n/a through 1.35.13.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Ultimate Addons for Beaver Builder versions up to 1.35.13 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read sensitive files from the server. An attacker can access files outside the intended directory by manipulating file paths. The vulnerability requires network access and low-level authentication but no user interaction. Scope is changed, meaning the impact extends beyond the vulnerable component.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration files and other sensitive data.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Sensitive server files (config, database credentials, private keys) may be exposed to authenticated users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; network access required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 17, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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