CVE-2023-39526
CWE-89Published: August 7, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
PrestaShop is an open source e-commerce web application. Versions prior to 1.7.8.10, 8.0.5, and 8.1.1 are vulnerable to remote code execution through SQL injection and arbitrary file write in the back office. Versions 1.7.8.10, 8.0.5, and 8.1.1 contain a patch. There are no known workarounds.
Risk Analysis
PrestaShop is susceptible to remote code execution through SQL injection and arbitrary file write vulnerabilities in the back office. Given the CVSS score of 9.8, this is an extremely high-risk flaw that could result in total system takeover.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Upgrade to PrestaShop version 1.7.8.10, 8.0.5, or 8.1.1 to patch these vulnerabilities.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-39526 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-39526 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts