CVE-2020-15178: Potential XSS in PrestaShop contactform

Published Sep 15, 2020
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Updated

In PrestaShop contactform module (prestashop/contactform) before version 4.3.0, an attacker is able to inject JavaScript while using the contact form. The message field was incorrectly unescaped, possibly allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Prestashop Contactform Prestashop<4.3.0

Event History

Sep 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this PrestaShop contactform module vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this PrestaShop contactform module vulnerability is CVE-2020-15178.

2

What is the severity score of CVE-2020-15178?

CVE-2020-15178 has a severity score of 9.3 (Critical).

3

How does this vulnerability in PrestaShop contactform module work?

This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject JavaScript through the contact form by exploiting the incorrectly unescaped 'message' field.

4

What is the affected software version for this vulnerability?

The affected software version is PrestaShop contactform module before version 4.3.0.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-15178 in PrestaShop contactform module?

To fix CVE-2020-15178, update to version 4.3.0 or above of the PrestaShop contactform module.

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