CVE-2025-61922: PrestaShopCorp ps_checkout · Improper Authentication
Affects PrestaShopCorp ps_checkoutSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 Critical : upgrade to 5.0.5 or 4.4.1 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 42% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.0.5, 4.4.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Oct 2025
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
Upgrade prestashopcorp/ps_checkout to 5.0.5 or 4.4.1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubprestashopcorp/ps_checkoutpkg:github/prestashopcorp/ps_checkoutOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
The primary mitigation is to upgrade the ps_checkout module to version 4.4.1 or later, or 5.0.5 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. Organizations should audit their PrestaShop installations to identify affected versions and prioritize patching. Since no workarounds exist, temporary measures such as disabling the Express Checkout feature could reduce exposure but may impact user experience. Implementing additional monitoring for unusual login activity or account behavior can help detect exploitation attempts. Enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) at the application or payment gateway level may provide an additional security layer, although it may not fully prevent silent logins caused by this vulnerability. Regularly reviewing access logs and integrating threat intelligence feeds for emerging exploit indicators is recommended. Finally, organizations should notify customers about potential risks and encourage vigilance against phishing or suspicious activity.
Description
PrestaShop Checkout is the PrestaShop official payment module in partnership with PayPal. Starting in version 1.3.0 and prior to versions 4.4.1 and 5.0.5, missing validation on the Express Checkout feature allows silent login, enabling account takeover via email. The vulnerability is fixed in versions 4.4.1 and 5.0.5. No known workarounds exist.