CVE-2020-15162: Stored XSS in PrestaShop

Published Sep 24, 2020
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Updated

In PrestaShop from version 1.5.0.0 and before version 1.7.6.8, users are allowed to send compromised files. These attachments allowed people to input malicious JavaScript which triggered an XSS payload. The problem is fixed in version 1.7.6.8.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Prestashop PrestaShop>=1.5.0.0<1.7.6.8

Event History

Sep 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-15162?

CVE-2020-15162 is a vulnerability in PrestaShop versions 1.5.0.0 and before 1.7.6.8 that allows users to send compromised files containing malicious JavaScript, triggering an XSS payload.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15162?

CVE-2020-15162 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

How does CVE-2020-15162 affect PrestaShop?

CVE-2020-15162 affects PrestaShop versions 1.5.0.0 and before 1.7.6.8, allowing users to send compromised files with malicious JavaScript, leading to an XSS attack.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-15162?

To fix CVE-2020-15162, update your PrestaShop installation to version 1.7.6.8 or later, which resolves the issue.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-15162?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-15162 in the references section: [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/commit/2cfcd33c75974a49f17665f294f228454e14d9cf), [GitHub Release](https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/1.7.6.8), [GitHub Security Advisory](https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/security/advisories/GHSA-rc8c-v7rq-q392).

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