CVE-2023-30545: Arbitrary file read via SQL injection

Published Apr 25, 2023
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Updated

Impact It is possible for a user having access to the SQL Manager (Advanced Options -> Database) to arbitrary read any file on the Operating system when using SQL function LOADFILE in a SELECT request. So It can access to critical information.

Patches The patch will be on PS 8.0.4 and PS 1.7.8.9

Other sources

PrestaShop is an Open Source e-commerce web application. Prior to versions 8.0.4 and 1.7.8.9, it is possible for a user with access to the SQL Manager (Advanced Options -> Database) to arbitrarily read any file on the operating system when using SQL function LOADFILE in a SELECT request. This gives the user access to critical information. A patch is available in PrestaShop 8.0.4 and PS 1.7.8.9

— MITRE

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Prestashop PrestaShop<1.7.8.9
Prestashop PrestaShop>=8.0.0<8.0.4
composer/prestashop/prestashop<1.7.8.9
1.7.8.9
composer/prestashop/prestashop>=8.0.0, <8.0.4
8.0.4
composer/prestashop/prestashop<1.7.8.9
1.7.8.9
composer/prestashop/prestashop>=8.0.0<8.0.4
8.0.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/prestashop/prestashop to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.7.8.9
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/prestashop/prestashop to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.4
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade PrestaShop 8 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.4
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade PrestaShop 1.7 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.7.8.9

Event History

Apr 25, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 26, 2023
Advisory Published
via GitHub·04:03 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·04:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Packagist·04:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-30545?

CVE-2023-30545 is a vulnerability in PrestaShop that allows an authenticated user to read any file on the operating system using the SQL function LOAD_FILE in a SELECT request.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-30545?

The severity of CVE-2023-30545 is high with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

Which versions of PrestaShop are affected by CVE-2023-30545?

PrestaShop versions up to 1.7.8.9 and between 8.0.0 and 8.0.4 are affected by CVE-2023-30545.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-30545?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-30545 by gaining access to the SQL Manager in PrestaShop and using the LOAD_FILE SQL function in a SELECT request to read arbitrary files on the operating system.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-30545?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2023-30545 is available in PrestaShop versions 1.7.8.9 and 8.0.4.

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