What is the severity of CVE-2023-28843?

CVE-2023-28843 is classified as a high severity SQL injection vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28843?

To fix CVE-2023-28843, update the PrestaShop PayPal module to version 3.16.4 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-28843?

CVE-2023-28843 affects users of the PrestaShop PayPal module from versions 3.12.0 through 3.16.3.

What could an attacker exploit in CVE-2023-28843?

An attacker could exploit CVE-2023-28843 to perform SQL injection, potentially gaining elevated privileges.

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2023-28843?

Yes, there may be known exploit attempts in the wild targeting CVE-2023-28843.

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CVE-2023-28843

critical

9.8

CWE

31/3/2023

11/2/2025

CVE-2023-28843: Improper neutralization of SQL parameter in PayPal module for PrestaShop

First published: Fri Mar 31 2023(Updated: )

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.

Credit: security-advisories@github.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
PayPal	>=3.12.0<3.16.4

Remedy

https://github.com/202ecommerce/paypal/commit/2f6884ea1d0fe4b58441699fcc1d6c56c7d733eb

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28843?
CVE-2023-28843 is classified as a high severity SQL injection vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28843?
To fix CVE-2023-28843, update the PrestaShop PayPal module to version 3.16.4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-28843?
CVE-2023-28843 affects users of the PrestaShop PayPal module from versions 3.12.0 through 3.16.3.
What could an attacker exploit in CVE-2023-28843?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2023-28843 to perform SQL injection, potentially gaining elevated privileges.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2023-28843?
Yes, there may be known exploit attempts in the wild targeting CVE-2023-28843.

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