CVE-2020-5279

Name: CVE-2020-5279
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-20T17:15:15.96+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5279 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In PrestaShop between versions 1.5.0.0 and 1.7.6.5, there are improper access control since the the version 1.5.0.0 for legacy controllers. - admin-dev/index.php/configure/shop/customer-preferences/ - admin-dev/index.php/improve/international/translations/ - admin-dev/index.php/improve/international/geolocation/ - admin-dev/index.php/improve/international/localization - admin-dev/index.php/configure/advanced/performance - admin-dev/index.php/sell/orders/delivery-slips/ - admin-dev/index.php?controller=AdminStatuses The problem is fixed in 1.7.6.5. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In PrestaShop between versions 1.5.0.0 and 1.7.6.5, there are improper access control since the the version 1.5.0.0 for legacy controllers. - admin-dev/index.php/configure/shop/customer-preferences/ - admin-dev/index.php/improve/international/translations/ - admin-dev/index.php/improve/international/geolocation/ - admin-dev/index.php/improve/international/localization - admin-dev/index.php/configure/advanced/performance - admin-dev/index.php/sell/orders/delivery-slips/ - admin-dev/index.php?controller=AdminStatuses The problem is fixed in 1.7.6.5

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Prestashop	Prestashop	> 1.5.0.0, < 1.7.6.5

References

https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/commit/4444fb85761667a2206874a3112ccc77f657d76aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/security/advisories/GHSA-74vp-ww64-w2gmPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/commit/4444fb85761667a2206874a3112ccc77f657d76aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/security/advisories/GHSA-74vp-ww64-w2gmPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 20, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5279?

How severe is CVE-2020-5279?

CVE-2020-5279 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5279?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST