CVE-2025-3472: The Ocean Extra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-3472?

ocean extra: upgrade to 2.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-3472 being exploited?

CVE-2025-3472 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-3472 affect?

CVE-2025-3472 affects ocean extra. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). 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

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-3472?

Priority 48/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

MEDIUM 6.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-3472 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting ocean extra. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2025-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: oceanwp

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-22 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oceanwp ocean extra UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.4.7

Fixed in: 2.4.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ocean-extra || rpm -q ocean-extra || ocean-extra --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.4.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ocean-extra

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ocean-extra

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Ocean Extra <= 2.4.6 - Unauthenticated Shortcode Execution

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-3472?

ocean extra: upgrade to 2.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-3472 being exploited?

CVE-2025-3472 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-3472 affect?

CVE-2025-3472 affects ocean extra. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). 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

How urgent is CVE-2025-3472?

Priority 48/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · WooCommerce vulnerabilities

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