How severe is CVE-2020-15079?

CVE-2020-15079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-15079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15079?

CVE-2020-15079 affects Prestashop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15079?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-15079 published?

CVE-2020-15079 was published on 2020-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15079

CVE-2020-15079 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Prestashop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Prestashop
Published: 2020-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In PrestaShop from version 1.5.0.0 and before version 1.7.6.6, there is improper access control in Carrier page, Module Manager and Module Positions. The problem is fixed in version 1.7.6.6

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15079?: In PrestaShop from version 1.5.0.0 and before version 1.7.6.6, there is improper access control in Carrier page, Module Manager and Module Positions. The problem is fixed in version 1.7.6.6
How severe is CVE-2020-15079?: CVE-2020-15079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-15079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15079?: CVE-2020-15079 affects Prestashop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-15079 published?: CVE-2020-15079 was published on 2020-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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