Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-51401 is a path traversal flaw in the WordPress Ultimate Addons for Beaver Builder Premium plugin. A logged-in attacker may be able to download files outside the intended directory. The main business risk is exposure of sensitive server or WordPress data, not site takeover by itself.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for internet-facing WordPress sites that allow user accounts or have many non-admin users. This is not rated critical, but sensitive file disclosure can expose credentials, configuration, or customer data depending on server layout.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-22 improper pathname restriction in Brainstorm Force Ultimate Addons for Beaver Builder through 1.35.13. CVSS 3.1 is 6.3: network attack vector, high complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, high confidentiality impact, no integrity or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to WordPress sites running Ultimate Addons for Beaver Builder Premium versions through 1.35.13. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires authenticated low-privileged access, so public registration, compromised accounts, or broad contributor access increase risk.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. It also does not provide exploit details. Treat this as a confidentiality-focused plugin vulnerability requiring authenticated access and higher attack complexity.
Researcher notes
The provided data identifies a limited arbitrary file download via relative path traversal, but does not describe the vulnerable endpoint, exact limitations, fixed version, or proof of exploitation. Avoid assuming unauthenticated reachability; CVSS states privileges are required.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the affected premium plugin and version.
- Check Brainstorm Force and Patchstack guidance for the fixed version or vendor workaround.
- Update to a vendor-confirmed fixed version when available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Reduce unnecessary WordPress accounts and privileges on exposed sites.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Ultimate Addons for Beaver Builder Premium is installed.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it with 1.35.13 or earlier.
- Review WordPress user registration and role assignments for unnecessary access.
- Check web and application logs for unusual authenticated file download activity.
- Verify remediation against vendor or Patchstack guidance, not assumptions.
Public sources used
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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N1.84Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.