#VU103099 Improper privilege management in PrestaShop - CVE-2023-43663

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103099

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-43663

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PrestaShop
Web applications / E-Commerce systems

Vendor: PrestaShop SA

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management. A remote administrator can disable or uninstall any module from back office.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PrestaShop: 8.1.0 - 8.1.1

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External links
https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/security/advisories/GHSA-6jmf-2pfc-q9m7
https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/commit/ce1f67083537194e974caf86c57e547a0aaa46cd

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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