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Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-8824 is a remote SQL injection issue in the Responsive Mega Menu Pro module for PrestaShop. If an exposed store uses the affected module and versions, an attacker may be able to interfere with database queries. The sources do not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or a named fixed release.
Executive priority
Prioritize confirmed internet-facing stores because SQL injection can affect customer, order, or operational data depending on database privileges. If the module is absent, this CVE is not directly applicable. If present, remediation should be handled promptly despite limited public severity data.
Technical view
The reported flaw is in modules/bamegamenu/ajax_phpcode.php in Responsive Mega Menu (Horizontal+Vertical+Dropdown) Pro 1.0.32 for PrestaShop 1.5.5.0 through 1.7.2.5. The CVE states remote attackers can execute SQL injection through function calls in the code parameter. Patch details are not provided in the source bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely limited to PrestaShop sites running the named Responsive Mega Menu Pro module version 1.0.32 on PrestaShop 1.5.5.0 through 1.7.2.5, with the affected ajax_phpcode.php route reachable from the internet.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, public active exploitation, exploit maturity, or weaponized details. Treat this as a remotely reachable SQL injection risk where confirmed deployment of the affected module should drive urgency.
Researcher notes
The CVE metadata is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, or patch version is included. Analysis relies on the CVE description and the linked advisory. Do not broaden scope beyond the named module and PrestaShop version range without separate evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor or module maintainer guidance for a fixed release or supported remediation.
- Remove or disable the affected module if it is not business-critical.
- Upgrade the module only using trusted vendor or marketplace sources.
- Review database and application backups before remediation changes.
- Apply normal change control for any PrestaShop or module upgrade.
Validation and detection
- Inventory PrestaShop sites and identify installed bamegamenu module versions.
- Confirm whether modules/bamegamenu/ajax_phpcode.php exists on public web paths.
- Check whether PrestaShop versions fall within 1.5.5.0 through 1.7.2.5.
- Review web logs for unexpected requests to ajax_phpcode.php or code parameter use.
- Document whether vendor remediation exists before closing the finding.
Public sources used
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Database behavior lookup
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- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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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-2018-8824CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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