Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-10942 affects the Attribute Wizard addon 1.6.9 used with older PrestaShop 1.4.0.1 through 1.6.1.18 installations. The reported flaw lets a remote attacker upload a server-executable file, which can lead to arbitrary code execution on the web server.
Executive priority
Prioritize internet-facing stores first. This is a potential server takeover issue for affected legacy PrestaShop deployments, but available evidence is limited and does not confirm active exploitation.
Technical view
The reported issue is in modules/attributewizardpro/file_upload.php. The source states remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by uploading a .phtml file. Public metadata does not provide CVSS, CWE, authentication requirements, patch details, or complete CPE-based affected-product data.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on internet-facing PrestaShop sites running Attribute Wizard addon 1.6.9, especially older PrestaShop 1.4.x to 1.6.1.18 deployments where the module upload path is reachable.
Exploitation context
The CVE source describes remote code execution through file upload, but the bundle does not cite active exploitation, CISA KEV listing, exploit maturity, or attacker campaign evidence. Treat exposure as serious, not confirmed exploited.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse: no CVSS vector, CWE, CPEs, patch reference, or authentication context is present in the bundle. The key validated claim is arbitrary code execution via .phtml upload in the Attribute Wizard file upload endpoint.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory PrestaShop sites for Attribute Wizard addon 1.6.9.
- Check vendor or maintainer guidance for patched versions or removal instructions.
- Disable or remove the addon where it is not business-critical.
- Restrict access to upload functionality until vendor guidance is confirmed.
- Review web server handling of uploaded executable file types.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether modules/attributewizardpro/file_upload.php exists on deployed sites.
- Identify PrestaShop versions in the reported 1.4.0.1 through 1.6.1.18 range.
- Review installed module version and deployment history.
- Inspect web roots and upload directories for unexpected executable files.
- Check web logs for suspicious upload activity around the module path.
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- 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-2018-10942CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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