Vulnerability Description
The OceanWP theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions 4.0.9 to 4.1.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the oceanwp_notice_button_click() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install the Ocean Extra plugin via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oceanwp | Oceanwp | >= 4.0.9, <= 4.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2025-8891/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/283264/oceanwp/4.1.2/inc/activation-Patch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9c6f9a3d-54a6-4405-b42Third Party Advisory
- https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2025-8891/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-8891?
CVE-2025-8891 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The OceanWP theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions 4.0.9 to 4.1.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the oceanwp_notice_button_click() functi...
How severe is CVE-2025-8891?
CVE-2025-8891 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-8891?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oceanwp Oceanwp.