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In the orders section of PrestaShop before 1.7.2.5, an attacker with Salesman or higher privileges can inject arbitrary PHP objects into the process and exploit an object chain to achieve Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability arises due to a flaw in the protection mechanism against serialized objects, which fails to properly handle certain input patterns.
Overview
This vulnerability in PrestaShop allows an attacker with specific user privileges to execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system, potentially leading to a complete compromise of the application and underlying server.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their PrestaShop installation to version 1.7.2.5 or later, where the issue has been addressed. Additionally, it is recommended to restrict user privileges to minimize the impact of potential attacks.
References
- CVE Details: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-20717
- Ripstech Blog Post: https://blog.ripstech.com/2018/prestashop-remote-code-execution/
- PrestaShop Release Notes: https://build.prestashop.com/news/prestashop-1-7-2-5-maintenance-release/
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
