CVE-2020-28838: OpenCart Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Summary
CVE-2020-28838: OpenCart Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). Affects opencart/opencart versions 3.0.3.6. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
OpenCart is an open-source content management system (CMS) used for creating and managing online stores. It provides various features for e-commerce websites, including product catalog management, shopping cart functionality, and payment gateway integration. OpenCart CMS version 3.0.3.6 is affected by a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the CART option. This vulnerability allows an attacker to add items to the cart without the user's consent.
Vulnerability Detail
The Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in OpenCart CMS 3.0.3.6 enables an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of a user. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can add items to the cart without the user's knowledge or consent. This can lead to potential financial loss for the affected users and compromise the integrity of the e-commerce platform. The vulnerability is rated as LOW severity with a CVSS score of 3.5.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround available for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the official patch or upgrade to the latest version of OpenCart to mitigate the CSRF vulnerability.
Conclusion
The Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in OpenCart CMS 3.0.3.6 allows attackers to add items to the cart without the user's consent. It is crucial for OpenCart users to upgrade to the latest version or apply the official patch to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
OpenCart CMS is an open-source content management system used for creating and managing online stores. It provides various features for e-commerce websites, including product catalog management, shopping cart functionality, and payment gateway integration.
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is a type of security vulnerability that allows an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of a user. In the case of OpenCart, the CSRF vulnerability enables an attacker to add items to the cart without the user's consent.
The CSRF vulnerability in OpenCart can lead to potential financial loss for affected users. Attackers can add items to the cart without the user's knowledge or consent, potentially resulting in unauthorized purchases or manipulation of the shopping cart contents.
The vulnerability is rated as LOW severity with a CVSS score of 3.5. While it is not considered highly critical, it is still important to apply the necessary patches or upgrades to mitigate the risk.
To fix this vulnerability, OpenCart users should upgrade to the latest version of the CMS, which includes a patch for the CSRF vulnerability. Regularly updating the CMS is recommended to ensure the latest security patches are applied.
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