CVE-2023-4941
First published: Fri Oct 20 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_swap 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#L521
- 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/bc20f303-cac3-4517-9c45-153c410a13af?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How severe is CVE-2023-4941?
CVE-2023-4941 has a severity rating of 4.3 out of 10 (medium).
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.
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.
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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