CVE-2026-38725: n/a
Description
The xipblog module version 2.0.1 and earlier for PrestaShop contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Unauthenticated remote attackers can inject arbitrary JavaScript via the name and content parameters in ajax.php. The injected script is stored in the database without HTML sanitization and rendered without output escaping in Smarty templates. When an administrator views comments in the back office, the malicious script executes with admin-level privileges, potentially leading to full store compromise.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-38725 describes a stored XSS vulnerability in the xipblog module for PrestaShop versions 2.0.1 and earlier. The vulnerability arises because user input from the name and content parameters in ajax.php is stored without HTML sanitization and rendered in Smarty templates without output escaping. This allows unauthenticated remote attackers to inject JavaScript that executes in the context of an administrator's session when reviewing comments in the back office, enabling potential full compromise of the store.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the administrator's browser context, leading to potential full compromise of the PrestaShop store. This includes theft of admin session tokens, unauthorized actions, and control over the store's backend.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the back office and avoid reviewing untrusted comments. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official patches once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a91ab5bacd9273b490abf9e
Added to database: 08/28/2026, 15:38:03 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 22:38:24 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 18:48:19 UTC
Views: 83
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