CVE-2025-8944
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CVE-2025-8944 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The OceanWP WordPress theme before 4.1.2 is vulnerable to an option update due to a missing capability check on one of its AJAX request handler, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to update the darkMod` setting.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The OceanWP WordPress theme before 4.1.2 is vulnerable to an option update due to a missing capability check on one of its AJAX request handler, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to update the darkMod` setting.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oceanwp | Oceanwp | < 4.1.2 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cf77b7f2-525b-4fe8-b612-185a1c18c197/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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