CVE-2025-0859

Post and Page Builder by BoldGrid <= 1.27.6 - Path Traversal to Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Read via template_via_url Function

Description

The Post and Page Builder by BoldGrid – Visual Drag and Drop Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.27.6 via the template_via_url() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: boldgrid Post and Page Builder by BoldGrid – Visual Drag and Drop Editor
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/111a1e7f-bc87-4130-a0b2-422d0f98afb6?source=cve third party advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-and-page-builder/#developers product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/post-and-page-builder/trunk/includes/class-boldgrid-editor-preview.php#L178 patch
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old=3234175&old_path=post-and-page-builder%2Ftags%2F1.27.7%2Fincludes%2Fclass-boldgrid-editor-preview.php&new=3234175&new_path=post-and-page-builder%2Ftags%2F1.27.7%2Fincludes%2Fclass-boldgrid-editor-preview.php patch
https://github.com/BoldGrid/post-and-page-builder/pull/638/commits/10e4d1d96fd2735379049259d15896fa6dd35471 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0859?
CVE-2025-0859 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-0859?
To fix CVE-2025-0859, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-0859 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-0859 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-0859?
CVE-2025-0859 affects boldgrid Post and Page Builder by BoldGrid – Visual Drag and Drop Editor.
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