CVE-2025-1639

CVE-2025-1639 is a high-severity vulnerability in Crowdytheme Arolax with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

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.

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.
How severe is CVE-2025-1639?
CVE-2025-1639 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-1639 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-1639?
CVE-2025-1639 affects Crowdytheme Arolax. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1639?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-1639 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-1639 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7407.
When was CVE-2025-1639 published?
CVE-2025-1639 was published on 2025-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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