Improper Authentication in PrestaShop - CVE-2020-4074
Published: July 2, 2020 / Updated: May 4, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU129574
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4074
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: PrestaShop SA
Affected software:
PrestaShop
PrestaShop
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute admin commands.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication in the authentication system when handling foreign requests. A remote attacker can send a crafted request to execute admin commands.
How to mitigate CVE-2020-4074
Install security update from vendor's website.