Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This issue affects a PrestaShop Responsive Mega Menu Pro module and could let a remote attacker run PHP code on the store server. That can lead to site takeover if the vulnerable module is installed and reachable.
Executive priority
Prioritize any internet-facing ecommerce store with this module installed. Remote code execution against a storefront can become full server compromise, but confirm exposure first because the evidence bundle is sparse.
Technical view
CVE-2018-8823 is remote arbitrary PHP code execution in modules/bamegamenu/ajax_phpcode.php of Responsive Mega Menu Pro 1.0.32 for PrestaShop 1.5.5.0 through 1.7.2.5. The CVE description identifies the code parameter as the input involved.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to PrestaShop installations running the named module version on the listed PrestaShop versions, especially if the module endpoint is publicly reachable.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, CVSS scoring, or a vendor-fixed version. Treat exploit status as unconfirmed from this bundle.
Researcher notes
The public record is concise and lacks CVSS, CWE, patch, and exploit telemetry. Analysis should stay anchored to the named module, version, PrestaShop range, file path, and remote PHP execution impact.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory PrestaShop sites for the bamegamenu module and version 1.0.32.
- Disable or remove the module where business impact allows.
- Check module vendor guidance for a fixed release or replacement.
- Restrict public access to unused module endpoints where feasible.
- Review affected stores for unauthorized code or file changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether PrestaShop versions 1.5.5.0 through 1.7.2.5 are in use.
- Check deployed code for modules/bamegamenu/ajax_phpcode.php.
- Verify whether Responsive Mega Menu Pro 1.0.32 is installed.
- Review web logs for requests to the vulnerable ajax_phpcode.php path.
- Document whether the endpoint is externally reachable.
Public sources used
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Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://ia-informatica.com/it/CVE-2018-8823CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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