CVE-2022-45447: Path Traversal in M4 PDF plugin for Prestashop sites

Published Sep 20, 2023
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Updated

M4 PDF plugin for Prestashop sites, in its 3.2.3 version and before, is vulnerable to a directory traversal vulnerability. The “f” parameter is not properly checked in the resource /m4pdf/pdf.php, returning any file given its relative path. An attacker that exploits this vulnerability could download /etc/passwd from the server if the file exists.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Prestashop M4 Pdf Prestashop<=3.2.3

Event History

Sep 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-45447.

2

What is the affected software?

The affected software is the M4 PDF plugin for Prestashop sites in its 3.2.3 version and before.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-45447?

The severity of CVE-2022-45447 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

4

What is the description of CVE-2022-45447?

CVE-2022-45447 is a directory traversal vulnerability in the M4 PDF plugin for Prestashop sites, allowing an attacker to download files by manipulating the 'f' parameter in the /m4pdf/pdf.php resource.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-45447?

No specific fix information is provided for CVE-2022-45447, but it is recommended to update to a version of the M4 PDF plugin for Prestashop that is not affected by this vulnerability.

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