PrestaShop 8.1.0 Path Traversal via Import File Deletion in Back Office
CVE-2023-39525 Published on August 7, 2023
PrestaShop vulnerable to path traversal
PrestaShop is an open source e-commerce web application. Prior to version 8.1.1, in the back office, files can be compromised using path traversal by replaying the import file deletion query with a specified file path that uses the traversal path. Version 8.1.1 contains a patch for this issue. There are no known workarounds.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-39525 can be exploited with network access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, a high impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2023-39525 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-39525
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Affected Versions
PrestaShop Version < 8.1.1 is affected by CVE-2023-39525Vulnerable Packages
The following package name and versions may be associated with CVE-2023-39525
| Package Manager | Vulnerable Package | Versions | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| composer | prestashop/prestashop | <= 8.1.0 | 8.1.1 |
Exploit Probability
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