Oceanwp Plugin CVEs and Security Vulnerabilities

CVE-2025-8944

OceanWP < 4.1.2 - Subscriber+ Limited Option Update

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 3.1 · 4.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed

Vendors

Oceanwp Wordpress

Products

Oceanwp Oceanwp Plugin Wordpress

CVE-2025-8891

OceanWP <= 4.0.9 - 4.1.1 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Ocean Extra Plugin Installation

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.