CVE-2025-3457: Ocean Extra <= 2.4.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
First published: Tue Apr 22 2025(Updated: )
The Ocean Extra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'oceanwp_icon' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OceanWP Ocean Extra | <=2.4.6 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/362a01c0-8b97-40dc-8af5-0d904da96576?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ocean-extra/tags/2.4.5/includes/shortcodes/shortcodes.php#L838
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/oceanwp/4.0.6/inc/oceanwp-theme-icons.php#L866
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/oceanwp/4.0.6/inc/oceanwp-theme-icons.php#L819
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3277977/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-3457?
CVE-2025-3457 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2025-3457?
To fix CVE-2025-3457, update the Ocean Extra plugin to a version higher than 2.4.6, which has addressed the issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-3457?
All users of the Ocean Extra plugin for WordPress up to and including version 2.4.6 are affected by CVE-2025-3457.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-3457?
CVE-2025-3457 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What causes CVE-2025-3457?
CVE-2025-3457 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied attributes in the 'oceanwp_icon' shortcode.
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