CVE-2023-4942: CSRF
First published: Fri Oct 20 2023(Updated: )
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 woobe_bulkoperations_visibility 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.
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#L719
- 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/26d8b75b-befa-4c6a-b072-0da44e437174?source=cve
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).
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