CVE-2020-15160 : What You Need to Know

Blind SQL Injection vulnerability in PrestaShop

Understanding CVE-2020-15160

PrestaShop versions 1.7.5.0 to 1.7.6.8 are susceptible to blind SQL Injection attacks in the Catalog Product edition page.

What is CVE-2020-15160?

PrestaShop versions 1.7.5.0 to 1.7.6.8 are vulnerable to blind SQL Injection attacks due to improper neutralization of special elements in an SQL command.

The Impact of CVE-2020-15160

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to data theft, manipulation, or unauthorized access.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-15160

Blind SQL Injection in PrestaShop

Vulnerability Description

Blind SQL Injection vulnerability in PrestaShop versions 1.7.5.0 to 1.7.6.8 allows attackers to manipulate SQL queries through the Catalog Product edition page.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: PrestaShop
Vulnerable Versions: >= 1.7.5.0, < 1.7.6.8

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability by injecting malicious SQL commands through the location parameter in the Catalog Product edition page.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2020-15160

Immediate Steps to Take

Update PrestaShop to version 1.7.6.8 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor for any suspicious activities or unauthorized access to the system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly audit and review the codebase for security vulnerabilities.
Implement input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL Injection attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by PrestaShop to address known vulnerabilities.