CVE-2023-4938
First published: Wed Oct 18 2023(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 woobe_bulkoperations_apply_default_combination function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers (subscriber or higher) to manipulate products.
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/ext/bulkoperations/bulkoperations.php#L286
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2970262/woo-bulk-editor/trunk/ext/bulkoperations/bulkoperations.php?contextall=1&old=2844667&old_path=%2Fwoo-bulk-editor%2Ftrunk%2Fext%2Fbulkoperations%2Fbulkoperations.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c42f56a2-b9f9-40ef-86ad-fea6cf2e29f8?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-4938?
CVE-2023-4938 is a vulnerability in the BEAR for WordPress plugin, allowing authenticated attackers to manipulate data.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-4938?
The severity of CVE-2023-4938 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.
How can authenticated attackers exploit CVE-2023-4938?
Authenticated attackers (subscriber or higher) can exploit CVE-2023-4938 to manipulate data.
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.
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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