CVE-2020-5285 : What You Need to Know

In PrestaShop versions 1.7.6.0 to 1.7.6.5, a reflected XSS vulnerability with the

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parameter was identified and fixed in version 1.7.6.5.

Understanding CVE-2020-5285

This CVE involves a reflected XSS vulnerability in PrestaShop versions 1.7.6.0 to 1.7.6.5.

What is CVE-2020-5285?

CVE-2020-5285 is a security vulnerability in PrestaShop that allows for reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks using the

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parameter.

The Impact of CVE-2020-5285

The impact of this vulnerability is rated as MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.1. It requires user interaction and has low confidentiality and integrity impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-5285

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to XSS attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PrestaShop
Vendor: PrestaShop
Versions Affected: >= 1.7.6.0, < 1.7.6.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-5285 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update PrestaShop to version 1.7.6.5 to eliminate the vulnerability.
Educate users about the risks of clicking on suspicious links.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS attacks.
Regularly monitor and audit web application security.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities and enhance system security.