What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in boldthemes Bold Page Builder bold-page-builder allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Bold Page Builder: from n/a through <= 5.1.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Bold Page Builder versions up to 5.1.5 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows high-privilege users to read files outside the intended directory. An attacker with administrative access can craft requests to access sensitive files on the server. The vulnerability requires admin-level credentials and does not allow file modification or system disruption.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read arbitrary files on the server outside the intended directory.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Admins with malicious intent or compromised admin accounts can access sensitive configuration files and other protected data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have administrator-level access to the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 16, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated