CVE-2025-1639
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
9.6 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The Animation Addons for Elementor Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation due to a missing capability check on the install_elementor_plugin_handler() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins which can be leveraged to further infect a victim when Elementor is not activated on a vulnerable site.
Technical details
- Published
- 2025-03-04
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-1639?
The Animation Addons for Elementor Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation due to a missing capability check on the install_elementor_plugin_handler() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins which can be leveraged to further infect a victim when Elementor is not activated on a vulnerable site.
Is CVE-2025-1639 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2025-1639 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 9.6%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-1639?
CVE-2025-1639 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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