CVE-2023-4942: BEAR <= 1.1.3.3 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Product Manipulation
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 woobebulkoperationsvisibility function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to manipulate products via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-4942?
CVE-2023-4942 is a vulnerability in the BEAR for WordPress plugin that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate products via a forged request.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-4942?
CVE-2023-4942 has a severity rating of 4.3, which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2023-4942 affect BEAR for WordPress?
CVE-2023-4942 affects BEAR for WordPress plugin versions up to and including 1.1.3.3, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.
How can I fix CVE-2023-4942?
To fix CVE-2023-4942, update to the latest version of the BEAR for WordPress plugin, which includes the necessary nonce validation fixes.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-4942?
More information about CVE-2023-4942 can be found at the following references: [Reference 1](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/woo-bulk-editor/trunk/ext/bulkoperations/bulkoperations.php#L719), [Reference 2](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), [Reference 3](https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/26d8b75b-befa-4c6a-b072-0da44e437174?source=cve).