CVE-2025-3457: Ocean Extra <= 2.4.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
The Ocean Extra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'oceanwpicon' 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.
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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.