CVE-2020-5279 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

In PrestaShop between versions 1.5.0.0 and 1.7.6.5, an improper access control vulnerability exists in certain legacy controllers.

Understanding CVE-2020-5279

This CVE identifies an improper access control issue in PrestaShop versions 1.5.0.0 to 1.7.6.5, affecting specific legacy controllers.

What is CVE-2020-5279?

The vulnerability in PrestaShop allows unauthorized access to certain legacy controllers, potentially compromising sensitive information and system integrity.

The Impact of CVE-2020-5279

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 4.1, indicating a medium severity issue with low confidentiality impact and no integrity impact. It requires user interaction for exploitation.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-5279

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability involves improper access control in legacy controllers of PrestaShop versions 1.5.0.0 to 1.7.6.5, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive functionalities.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PrestaShop
Vendor: PrestaShop
Versions Affected: >= 1.5.0.0, < 1.7.6.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Vector String: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update PrestaShop to version 1.7.6.5 or the latest release to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to the affected controllers to prevent unauthorized exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access control policies within the application.
Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and address similar vulnerabilities proactively.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by PrestaShop promptly to address known vulnerabilities and enhance overall system security.