CVE-2023-33493

An Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in the Ajaxmanager File and Database explorer (ajaxmanager) module for PrestaShop through…

Critical · published August 1, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Ajaxmanager module for PrestaShop allows attackers to upload dangerous files without breaking a sweat! Think of it like a hotel that lets anyone walk in and drop off any package, no questions asked — from harmless gifts to ticking time bombs! This could be absolutely devastating for your online store. An attacker could upload malicious scripts that allow them to take over your server, steal sensitive data, or even launch attacks on your customers. That's a nightmare scenario for both you and your users!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that lets anyone walk in and drop off any package, no questions asked — from harmless gifts to ticking time bombs! The vulnerability allows remote attackers to upload files of any type due to missing restrictions in the Ajaxmanager File and Database explorer module, versions up to 2.3.0.

What to do

This could be absolutely devastating for your online store. An attacker could upload malicious scripts that allow them to take over your server, steal sensitive data, or even launch attacks on your customers. That's a nightmare scenario for both you and your users! Immediately patch to version 2.3.1 or higher to close this critical hole. Review your file upload rules and implement strict file type validations to prevent future incidents. Don't forget to audit uploaded files periodically! You've got this! Follow these steps and your PrestaShop site will be secure in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00888 · 58.9th percentile
Published
2023-08-01T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 AUG 00:00Z
    An Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in the Ajaxmanager File and Database explorer (ajaxmanager) module for PrestaShop through…
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