What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-3472?

CVE-2025-3472 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 17.3%.

Which versions of Ocean Extra are affected by CVE-2025-3472?

Organizations using for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2025-3472, a code injection vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-3472?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-3472. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 17.3%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-3472?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Validate input sanitization for user-controlled parameters.

Ocean Extra CVE-2025-3472

MEDIUM

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2025-04-22 security@wordfence.com

RCE WordPress Code Injection Ocean Extra PHP

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:38 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:38 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Apr 22, 2025 - 12:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

The Ocean Extra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.6. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes when WooCommerce is also installed and activated.

AnalysisAI

The Ocean Extra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.6. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 17.3%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. The Ocean Extra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.6. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes when WooCommerce is also installed and activated. Affected products include: Oceanwp Ocean Extra.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.

CVE-2025-3472 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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