CVE-2025-8489
CRITICALCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
39.1%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
The King Addons for Elementor – Free Elements, Widgets, Templates, and Features for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions 24.12.92 to 51.1.14 . This is due to the plugin not properly restricting the roles that users can register with. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register with administrator-level user accounts.
Technical Details
- Published
- 10/31/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-8489?
The King Addons for Elementor – Free Elements, Widgets, Templates, and Features for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions 24.12.92 to 51.1.14 . This is due to the plugin not properly restricting the roles that users can register with. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register with administrator-level user accounts.
Is CVE-2025-8489 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2025-8489 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 39.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-8489?
CVE-2025-8489 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
Is CVE-2025-8489 affecting your environment?
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