#VU75520 SQL injection in PrestaShop - CVE-2023-30839

Vulnerability identifier: #VU75520

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-30839

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PrestaShop
Web applications / E-Commerce systems

Vendor: PrestaShop SA

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote user can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PrestaShop: 1.7.0.0 RC0 - 8.0.3

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External links
https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/security/advisories/GHSA-p379-cxqh-q822
https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/commit/d1d27dc371599713c912b71bc2a455cacd7f2149
https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/commit/0f2a9b7fdd42d1dd3b21d4fad586a849642f3c30

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.