CVE-2025-1639: The Animation Addons for Elementor Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin ins

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-1639?

arolax: upgrade to 1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-1639 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1639 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-1639 affect?

CVE-2025-1639 affects arolax. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 includin

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-1639 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting arolax. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-03-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: crowdytheme

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-04 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

crowdytheme arolax UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7

Fixed in: 1.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy arolax || rpm -q arolax || arolax --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade arolax

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade arolax

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-1639?

arolax: upgrade to 1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-1639 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1639 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-1639 affect?

CVE-2025-1639 affects arolax. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 includin

How urgent is CVE-2025-1639?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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