#VU103097 Path traversal in PrestaShop - CVE-2024-26129

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103097

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26129

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PrestaShop
Web applications / E-Commerce systems

Vendor: PrestaShop SA

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in JavaScript variable. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PrestaShop: 8.1.0 - 8.1.3

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External links
https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/commit/444bd0dea581659918fe2067541b9863cf099dd5
https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/commit/444bd0dea581659918fe2067541b9863cf099dd5
https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/security/advisories/GHSA-3366-9287-7qpr
https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/security/advisories/GHSA-3366-9287-7qpr
https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/Full_Path_Disclosure
https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/Full_Path_Disclosure

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.