CVE-2026-50986 in totadministrativemandate
Summary
by MITRE • 08/01/2026
PrestaShop module, totadministrativemandate <1.8.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF). The payment validation controller has no CSRF token. An attacker can confirm an order in an awaiting status by hijacking a link.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/01/2026
PrestaShop is a widely deployed e-commerce platform that powers millions of online stores worldwide, making its security vulnerabilities particularly concerning for the global digital commerce ecosystem. The specific vulnerability affects the totadministrativemandate module version 1.8.1 and earlier, which is designed to handle administrative mandates within the PrestaShop framework. This module operates within the administrative backend of the platform, processing sensitive operations that require proper authorization and validation mechanisms. The vulnerability stems from a fundamental flaw in the payment validation controller implementation where no Cross Site Request Forgery protection tokens are enforced during critical order confirmation processes.
The technical flaw manifests as a complete absence of CSRF token validation within the payment validation controller component of the affected module. This controller is responsible for processing payment confirmations and order status changes, making it a prime target for malicious exploitation. When users navigate to specific administrative pages or interact with payment processing features, the system fails to verify that requests originate from legitimate administrative sessions rather than forged requests submitted through malicious websites or compromised user sessions. The lack of CSRF protection means that any authenticated user session can be exploited by attackers who craft malicious links designed to trigger unauthorized order confirmations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple administrative inconvenience, as it creates a direct pathway for unauthorized order processing within the PrestaShop environment. An attacker capable of tricking a victim into clicking a malicious link could potentially confirm orders that are in awaiting status without proper authorization, leading to financial losses, inventory discrepancies, and potential fraud. This vulnerability specifically targets the administrative mandate functionality where payment validation occurs, making it particularly dangerous as it allows attackers to manipulate order processing workflows. The attack vector is relatively straightforward since it only requires the victim to click on a maliciously crafted link while authenticated to the PrestaShop administration panel.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross Site Request Forgery weaknesses in web applications. This classification indicates that the flaw represents a well-known security pattern where applications fail to validate the origin of requests that modify application state. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1566.002 which covers phishing with malicious attachments and links, and potentially T1078.004 which involves legitimate credentials for lateral movement within administrative systems. The attack chain typically involves an attacker crafting a malicious URL that when clicked by an authenticated administrator triggers unauthorized order confirmation actions.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper CSRF token validation mechanisms within the affected payment validation controller. Organizations should immediately upgrade to version 1.8.1 or later of the totadministrativemandate module where the CSRF protection has been implemented. Additionally, administrators should consider deploying web application firewalls that can detect and prevent CSRF attacks, though this represents a secondary defense mechanism. The most effective approach involves implementing proper state validation tokens for all administrative operations, ensuring each request includes a unique, unpredictable token that ties the action to a legitimate user session. Regular security audits of PrestaShop modules should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components, as this flaw demonstrates how easily administrative functions can become compromised without proper protection mechanisms.