CVE-2025-1639

Animation Addons for Elementor Pro <= 1.6 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Plugin Installation/Activation

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.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 7.74% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: crowdyTheme Animation Addons for Elementor Pro
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fb310bdb-fc74-47b2-9371-3d10abd287fb?source=cve third party advisory
https://themeforest.net/item/arolax-creative-digital-agency-theme/53547630 product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1639?
CVE-2025-1639 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-1639?
To fix CVE-2025-1639, 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-2025-1639 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2025-1639 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-1639?
CVE-2025-1639 affects crowdyTheme Animation Addons for Elementor Pro.
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