CVE-2024-41651: prestashop · Code Injection
Affects prestashopSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 69% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Aug 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Packagistprestashop/prestashoppkg:composer/prestashop/prestashopOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Immediately upgrade Prestashop to the latest version once an official patch is released addressing CVE-2024-41651.
- Until a patch is available, enforce strict network security controls to prevent interception of admin traffic, including mandatory use of HTTPS with strong TLS configurations and HSTS policies.
- Implement network segmentation and VPNs for admin access to reduce exposure to MITM attacks.
- Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) for admin accounts to reduce the risk of credential compromise.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual activity indicative of session hijacking or MITM attacks.
- Limit admin privileges to only necessary personnel and regularly audit admin actions and logs.
- Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious module upgrade requests.
- Educate administrators on phishing and social engineering risks that could facilitate network hijacking.
- Regularly back up critical data and test restoration procedures to minimize downtime in case of compromise.
Description
An issue in Prestashop v.8.1.7 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the module upgrade functionality. NOTE: this is disputed by multiple parties, who report that exploitation requires that an attacker be able to hijack network requests made by an admin user (who, by design, is allowed to change the code that is running on the server).