CVE-2023-4935: CSRF
First published: Fri Oct 20 2023(Updated: )
The BEAR for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.1.3.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the create_profile function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create profiles via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Credit: security@wordfence.com security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| <=1.1.3.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/woo-bulk-editor/trunk/classes/models/profiles.php#L191
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2970262/woo-bulk-editor/trunk/classes/models/profiles.php?contextall=1&old=2844667&old_path=%2Fwoo-bulk-editor%2Ftrunk%2Fclasses%2Fmodels%2Fprofiles.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/639f3941-7783-4500-aca4-5e8155db6460?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-4935?
CVE-2023-4935 is a vulnerability in the BEAR for WordPress plugin that allows unauthenticated attackers to create profiles via a forged request.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-4935?
CVE-2023-4935 has a severity value of 4.3, indicating a medium severity.
How does CVE-2023-4935 affect WordPress?
CVE-2023-4935 affects versions up to and including 1.1.3.3 of the BEAR for WordPress plugin.
How can CVE-2023-4935 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2023-4935, update the BEAR for WordPress plugin to version 1.1.3.4 or later, which includes proper nonce validation on the create_profile function.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-4935?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-4935 on the WordPress plugin trac and the Wordfence threat intelligence website.
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