CVE-2025-8944: The OceanWP WordPress theme before 4.1.2 is vulnerable to an option update due to a missing capability check o

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-8944?

oceanwp: upgrade to 4.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-8944 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8944 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-2025-8944 affect?

CVE-2025-8944 affects oceanwp. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-8944?

Priority 24/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2025-8944 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting oceanwp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 86%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-09-05
Last modified	2026-09-30

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: oceanwp

Last updated 2026-09-30 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-09-05 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-30 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oceanwp oceanwp UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.1.2

Fixed in: 4.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy oceanwp || rpm -q oceanwp || oceanwp --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade oceanwp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade oceanwp

Note

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

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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-2025-8944?

oceanwp: upgrade to 4.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-8944 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8944 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-2025-8944 affect?

CVE-2025-8944 affects oceanwp. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2025-8944?

Priority 24/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-8891 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE The OceanWP theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions 4.0.9 to 4.1.1

References

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