CVE-2025-69055 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-69055: WordPress BM Content Builder plugin < 3.16.3.3 - Arbitrary File Download vulnerability

Vendor Seatheme
Product BM Content Builder
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published January 22, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

BM Content Builder versions 3.16.3.3 and earlier contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker with low-level access can bypass directory restrictions and access sensitive files outside the intended application directory. This affects confidentiality but not system integrity or availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Sensitive files (database configs, private keys, user data) may be exposed to authenticated users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 22, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated