CVE-2025-61923
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-10-16
Last updated on: 2025-12-29
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| prestashop | prestashop_checkout | to 7.4.4.1 (exc) |
| prestashop | prestashop_checkout | From 7.5.0.1 (inc) to 7.5.0.5 (exc) |
| prestashop | prestashop_checkout | From 8.3.1.0 (inc) to 8.4.4.1 (exc) |
| prestashop | prestashop_checkout | From 8.5.0.0 (inc) to 8.5.0.5 (exc) |
| prestashop | prestashop_checkout | From 9.4.3.1 (inc) to 9.5.0.5 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the PrestaShop Checkout module (official payment module partnered with PayPal) in versions prior to 4.4.1 and 5.0.5. The backoffice component lacks proper validation on input, which allows an attacker to perform directory traversal and disclose arbitrary files on the system. This means an attacker can potentially access files they should not be able to, by manipulating input paths.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an attacker with high privileges to access sensitive files on the server by exploiting the directory traversal flaw. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of information, potentially exposing confidential data or configuration files, which may compromise the security of the system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Upgrade PrestaShop Checkout to version 4.4.1 or 5.0.5 or later, as these versions contain the fix for the directory traversal and arbitrary file disclosure vulnerability. No known workarounds exist.