Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes a code execution flaw in PrestaShop 1.5.5. An authenticated remote user could upload a crafted profile and then trigger it from the module directory. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CPEs, or a named fix.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority only where PrestaShop 1.5.5 is still deployed. The vulnerability is old, but code execution in an ecommerce platform can threaten customer data, payments, and site integrity.
Technical view
CVE-2013-6358 is reported as arbitrary code execution in PrestaShop 1.5.5 via crafted profile upload and later access under module/. The record lacks populated affected-product metadata, CWE, CVSS, patch details, and KEV status.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running PrestaShop 1.5.5 with authenticated user access. Public internet exposure increases impact because successful abuse could affect the web server and store environment.
Exploitation context
The bundle supports authenticated remote code execution, but does not support active exploitation. KEV is false, and no cited source in the bundle states exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse. The affected metadata is not populated, and no CVSS, CWE, or fix is listed in the bundle. Avoid broader product claims beyond PrestaShop 1.5.5 unless confirmed separately.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory PrestaShop deployments and identify any version 1.5.5 instances.
- Check PrestaShop or vendor guidance for the corrected release or supported upgrade path.
- Reduce access for nonessential authenticated users until remediation is complete.
- Restrict administrative and back-office access to trusted networks where feasible.
- Review uploaded files and module directories for unexpected artifacts.
Validation and detection
- Confirm application version from deployment inventory or PrestaShop administration records.
- Review whether authenticated non-admin users can upload profiles in affected deployments.
- Inspect the module directory for unexpected files created by user uploads.
- Check web logs for unusual authenticated access to uploaded module-path content.
- Verify remediation by confirming the instance is no longer PrestaShop 1.5.5.
Public sources used
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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://web.archive.org/web/20150423041900/http://labs.davidsopas.com/2013/10/how-salesman-could-hack-prestashop.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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