CVE-2025-8891
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-13
Last updated on: 2025-12-18
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| oceanwp | oceanwp | From 4.0.9 (inc) to 4.1.1 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-352 | The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue in the OceanWP WordPress theme versions 4.0.9 to 4.1.1. It occurs because the oceanwp_notice_button_click() function lacks proper nonce validation, allowing an attacker to trick a site administrator into performing an unintended action, such as installing the Ocean Extra plugin via a forged request.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to cause a site administrator to unknowingly install the Ocean Extra plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or additions to the WordPress site. This could result in a loss of control over the site or the introduction of malicious components.