Oceanwp
CVE-2025-8944
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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3DescriptionCVE.org
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.
AnalysisAI
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. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. 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. Affected products include: Oceanwp. Version information: before 4.1.2.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.
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