CVE-2020-5279

Improper Access Control for certain legacy controller in PrestaShop

Description

In PrestaShop between versions 1.5.0.0 and 1.7.6.5, there are improper access control since the the version 1.5.0.0 for legacy controllers. - admin-dev/index.php/configure/shop/customer-preferences/ - admin-dev/index.php/improve/international/translations/ - admin-dev/index.php/improve/international/geolocation/ - admin-dev/index.php/improve/international/localization - admin-dev/index.php/configure/advanced/performance - admin-dev/index.php/sell/orders/delivery-slips/ - admin-dev/index.php?controller=AdminStatuses The problem is fixed in 1.7.6.5

Categories

4.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: PrestaShop PrestaShop
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/security/advisories/GHSA-74vp-ww64-w2gm third party advisory patch
https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/commit/4444fb85761667a2206874a3112ccc77f657d76a third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5279?
CVE-2020-5279 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5279?
To fix CVE-2020-5279, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-5279 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-5279 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-5279?
CVE-2020-5279 affects PrestaShop PrestaShop.
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