CVE-2023-4941: BEAR <= 1.1.3.3 - Missing Authorization to Product Manipulation

Published Oct 20, 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 woobebulkoperationsswap 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 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:29 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-2023-4941?

CVE-2023-4941 is a vulnerability in the BEAR for WordPress plugin versions up to and including 1.1.3.3 that allows authenticated attackers to manipulate products due to a missing capability check.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-4941?

CVE-2023-4941 has a severity rating of 4.3 out of 10 (medium).

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-4941?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-4941 by exploiting the missing authorization vulnerability in the woobe_bulkoperations_swap function of BEAR for WordPress.

4

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-4941?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2023-4941. It is recommended to update to a version of BEAR for WordPress higher than 1.1.3.3 to mitigate the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-4941?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-4941 on the WordPress plugins trac page and the Wordfence threat intelligence page.

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