CVE-2023-4938: BEAR <= 1.1.3.3 - Missing Authorization to Product Manipulation

Published Oct 18, 2023
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Updated

The BEAR for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in versions up to, and including, 1.1.3.3. This is due to a missing capability check on the woobebulkoperationsapplydefaultcombination function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers (subscriber or higher) to manipulate products.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Pluginus Bear - Woocommerce Bulk Editor And Products Manager Professional Wordpress<=1.1.3.3

Event History

Oct 18, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-4938?

CVE-2023-4938 is a vulnerability in the BEAR for WordPress plugin, allowing authenticated attackers to manipulate data.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4938?

The severity of CVE-2023-4938 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

3

How can authenticated attackers exploit CVE-2023-4938?

Authenticated attackers (subscriber or higher) can exploit CVE-2023-4938 to manipulate data.

4

Which versions of BEAR for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-4938?

Versions up to and including 1.1.3.3 of BEAR for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-4938.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-4938?

To fix CVE-2023-4938, update BEAR for WordPress to a version higher than 1.1.3.3.

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