BEAR <= 1.1.4 - Missing Authorization via Several Functions

2024-02-02 00:00
Kévin Mosbahi (Mika)

Vulnerability Overview

The BEAR plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to missing capability checks on several functions in the /ext/history/history.php file in versions up to, and including, 1.1.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to perform several unauthorized actions.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.1.4.1, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

External References

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