CVE-2024-33267
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the Hero hfheropayment PrestaShop module that allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. Attackers can exploit this to escalate privileges, potentially gaining administrative access to affected systems. All users of hfheropayment module versions 1.2.5 and earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Hero hfheropayment PrestaShop module
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise with administrative access, data exfiltration, and potential ransomware deployment across the entire PrestaShop installation.
Likely Case
Privilege escalation leading to unauthorized administrative access, data manipulation, and potential e-commerce fraud through payment system abuse.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and parameterized queries preventing SQL injection, though other vulnerabilities might still exist.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access but SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized. The specific function HfHeropaymentGatewayBackModuleFrontController::initContent() is vulnerable.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: v1.2.6 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://security.friendsofpresta.org/modules/2024/04/29/hfheropayment.html
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into PrestaShop admin panel. 2. Navigate to Modules > Module Manager. 3. Search for 'hfheropayment'. 4. Click 'Upgrade' to latest version (1.2.6+). 5. Clear PrestaShop cache via Advanced Parameters > Performance.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable module
allTemporarily disable the hfheropayment module until patching is possible
UPDATE ps_module SET active = 0 WHERE name = 'hfheropayment';
WAF rule for SQL injection
allImplement web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries in custom code
- Restrict network access to PrestaShop admin interface using IP whitelisting
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check module version in PrestaShop admin panel under Modules > Module Manager > hfheropaymentCheck Version:
SELECT version FROM ps_module WHERE name = 'hfheropayment';Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm module version is 1.2.6 or higher and test payment functionality works correctly📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful admin access
- Unexpected modifications to user privilege tables
Network Indicators:
- SQL injection patterns in HTTP requests to /modules/hfheropayment/ endpoints
- Unusual database connection patterns from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*hfheropayment*" AND (query="*UNION*" OR query="*SELECT*" OR query="*INSERT*" OR query="*UPDATE*" OR query="*DELETE*"))