CVE-2025-8944

MEDIUM
Published Sep 5, 2025 Modified Jan 20, 2026 CWE-862

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor Product
oceanwp oceanwp

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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 update the darkMod` setting. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2025-8944? +
CVE-2025-8944 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-8944? +
CVE-2025-8944 affects products from oceanwp, specifically: oceanwp. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-8944? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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