CVE-2023-28843 Improper neutralization of SQL parameter in PayPal module for PrestaShop
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the PrestaShop PayPal module to gain privileges and modify data on affected installations.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-28843?
CVE-2023-28843 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in 202ecommerce paypal, published on 31 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PrestaShop/paypal is an open source module for the PrestaShop web commerce ecosystem which provides paypal payment support. A SQL injection vulnerability found in the PrestaShop paypal module from release from 3.12.0 to and including 3.16.3 allow a remote attacker to gain privileges, modify data, and potentially affect system availability. The cause of this issue is that SQL queries were being constructed with user input which had not been properly filtered. Only deployments on PrestaShop 1.6 are affected. Users are advised to upgrade to module version 3.16.4. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28843?
It affects 1 product.
Products include 202-Ecommerce Paypal.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28843?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28843 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2023-28843 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28843 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-66pc-8gh8-mx7m.