CVE-2018-8823
Criticalmodules/bamegamenu/ajax_phpcode.php in the Responsive Mega Menu (Horizontal+Vertical+Dropdown) Pro module 1.0.32 for PrestaShop 1.5.5.0 through 1.7.2.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the code parameter.
Published Mar 27, 2018 · Updated Aug 7, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-8823 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Prestashop, Responsive Mega Menu Pro (Responsive Mega Menu Pro Project).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Prestashop <=1.7.2.5, Prestashop 1.7.2.5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
50%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
modules/bamegamenu/ajax_phpcode.php in the Responsive Mega Menu (Horizontal+Vertical+Dropdown) Pro module 1.0.32 for PrestaShop 1.5.5.0 through 1.7.2.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the code parameter.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PrestashopPrestashop | See advisory | 1.7.2.5 |
| Responsive Mega Menu ProResponsive Mega Menu Pro Project | 1.0.32 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Prestashop
<=1.7.2.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 27, 2018
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
modules/bamegamenu/ajax_phpcode.php in the Responsive Mega Menu (Horizontal+Vertical+Dropdown) Pro module 1.0.32 for PrestaShop 1.5.5.0 through 1.7.2.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the code parameter.
Affected: Prestashop; Responsive Mega Menu Pro (Responsive Mega Menu Pro Project) versions 1.0.32. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Prestashop <=1.7.2.5, Prestashop 1.7.2.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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