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MEDIUM · 4.3

CVE-2025-8944

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...

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
OceanwpOceanwp< 4.1.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-8944?

CVE-2025-8944 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). 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...

How severe is CVE-2025-8944?

CVE-2025-8944 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-2025-8944?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oceanwp Oceanwp.