CVE-2026-84023 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

The BEAR WordPress plugin before 1.2.2 does not verify a CSRF nonce or check user capabilities before updating taxonomy terms, allowing an attacker to modify arbitrary terms by tricking a logged-in privileged user into visiting a crafted page.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-352

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7adbb52f-94e2-425e-9930-2ab856961b63/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-84023?

CVE-2026-84023 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The BEAR WordPress plugin before 1.2.2 does not verify a CSRF nonce or check user capabilities before updating taxonomy terms, allowing an attacker to modify arbitrary terms by tricking a logged-in p...

How severe is CVE-2026-84023?

CVE-2026-84023 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-84023?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.