CVE-2023-28839CWE-89

Improper neutralization in an SQL query in Shoppingfeed

Critical · published April 18, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.4
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An SQL injection vulnerability lurks in the Shoppingfeed module for PrestaShop, and it could be a game-changer for attackers! Think of it like a restaurant where the chef doesn’t check the orders before cooking — a simple miscommunication could lead to unwanted ingredients sneaking into the dish. In this case, attackers can craft inputs that manipulate the database, risking the integrity of your entire system. If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or even complete system takeover. This means sensitive customer information could be compromised, which is absolutely devastating for both the business and its clients!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef doesn’t check the orders before cooking — a simple miscommunication could lead to unwanted ingredients sneaking into the dish. In this case, attackers can craft inputs that manipulate the database, risking the integrity of your entire system. This SQL injection vulnerability in the Shoppingfeed module arises from a lack of input sanitization, allowing unauthorized SQL code to be executed. Affected versions range from 1.4.0 to 1.8.2, with version 1.8.3 addressing the issue.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or even complete system takeover. This means sensitive customer information could be compromised, which is absolutely devastating for both the business and its clients! Upgrade the Shoppingfeed module to version 1.8.3 immediately to secure your system. Regularly review your input validation methods and ensure all external data is properly sanitized to fortify against future attacks. There are no workarounds, so updating is essential! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your system secured in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.4 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00752 · 54.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2023-04-18T20:44Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 APR 20:44Z
    Improper neutralization in an SQL query in Shoppingfeed
    cvelistv5