CVE-2025-0898 Overview
CVE-2025-0898 is an arbitrary file read vulnerability in the Xpro Elementor Addons - Pro plugin for WordPress. The flaw affects all versions up to and including 1.4.7 and resides in the Draw SVG widget. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher can read the contents of arbitrary files on the server. These files often contain sensitive information such as configuration data, credentials, or application secrets. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path).
Critical Impact
Authenticated contributors can exfiltrate arbitrary server-side files through the Draw SVG widget, exposing WordPress configuration files, credentials, and other sensitive data.
Affected Products
- Xpro Elementor Addons - Pro plugin for WordPress (all versions through 1.4.7)
- WordPress installations using the Draw SVG widget functionality
- Sites granting Contributor or higher roles to untrusted users
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-05-27 - CVE-2025-0898 published to NVD
- 2026-05-27 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-0898
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability stems from improper validation of file path inputs supplied to the Draw SVG widget. The widget accepts a file path parameter and reads the referenced file from the server filesystem. The plugin fails to restrict the path to expected SVG asset locations within the WordPress uploads directory. An authenticated user with Contributor privileges can supply paths to arbitrary files, including wp-config.php, .env files, or system files like /etc/passwd. The returned content is then exposed back to the attacker through the widget output.
This class of weakness corresponds to CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path. The attack requires authentication but no user interaction, and the impact is confined to confidentiality.
Root Cause
The Draw SVG widget treats user-supplied file path input as trusted. The plugin lacks path canonicalization and allowlist enforcement to confine reads to permitted directories. Standard path traversal sequences and absolute paths are accepted by the file-loading routine.
Attack Vector
An attacker authenticates to WordPress with a Contributor-level account or higher. The attacker creates or edits a post containing the Draw SVG widget. The widget is configured with a file path pointing to a sensitive server file. When the widget renders, the contents of the targeted file are returned to the attacker. No code execution occurs, but disclosed credentials may be used to escalate access in subsequent stages.
No public proof-of-concept code is available. Refer to the Wordfence Vulnerability Report for additional technical details.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-0898
Indicators of Compromise
- Unexpected Draw SVG widget instances created or modified by low-privilege accounts
- WordPress access logs showing Contributor-level users editing posts that reference filesystem paths outside the uploads directory
- Requests to admin-ajax endpoints associated with the Xpro Elementor Addons plugin originating from non-administrator sessions
Detection Strategies
- Audit installed plugin versions and flag any Xpro Elementor Addons - Pro installation at or below 1.4.7
- Inspect post metadata for Draw SVG widget configurations referencing paths containing ../, absolute paths, or non-image file extensions
- Review WordPress activity logs for Contributor accounts performing unusual post edits or widget configuration changes
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable file integrity monitoring on wp-config.php and other sensitive files within the WordPress root
- Alert on HTTP responses originating from preview or render endpoints that contain markers like DB_PASSWORD, AUTH_KEY, or root:x:
- Track creation of new Contributor or Author accounts and correlate with subsequent plugin widget activity
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-0898
Immediate Actions Required
- Update the Xpro Elementor Addons - Pro plugin to a version newer than 1.4.7 once a vendor patch is available
- Restrict assignment of Contributor and higher roles to trusted users only
- Rotate any secrets stored in wp-config.php if unauthorized access is suspected
Patch Information
The vendor maintains the plugin at the Elementor WPX Pro Resource site. Administrators should verify the installed version against the latest vendor release and apply updates through the WordPress plugin manager. Consult the Wordfence Vulnerability Report for confirmed fixed versions.
Workarounds
- Deactivate the Xpro Elementor Addons - Pro plugin until a patched version is installed
- Disable the Draw SVG widget in the plugin settings if granular control is available
- Apply web application firewall rules to block requests containing path traversal sequences targeting plugin endpoints
- Downgrade existing low-trust accounts from Contributor to Subscriber until remediation is complete
# Configuration example: identify vulnerable installations via WP-CLI
wp plugin list --name=xpro-elementor-addons-pro --field=version
wp plugin deactivate xpro-elementor-addons-pro
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