Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-25691 describes a reported flaw in PrestaShop 8.2.0 where the theme import function can process crafted PHAR content and allow arbitrary code execution. The official CVE metadata says remote, unauthenticated exploitation is possible, but affected-product metadata and remediation details are incomplete.
Executive priority
Prioritize assessment for internet-facing PrestaShop 8.2.0 stores because the reported impact is code execution. Treat urgency as moderate until vendor remediation and real-world exploitation evidence become clearer.
Technical view
The CVE describes PHAR deserialization in /themes/import, mapped to CWE-502 and CWE-77. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N. Sources do not name a fixed version, vendor advisory, or confirmed exploitation.
Likely exposure
Organizations running PrestaShop 8.2.0 should treat the admin theme import workflow as the primary exposure. The CVE affected-product field is n/a, so exposure beyond the reported version is not established by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
No CISA KEV listing or cited source confirms active exploitation. The public description says arbitrary code execution is possible through a crafted POST request, but this analysis does not validate exploitability or provide reproduction steps.
Researcher notes
The record is thin: affected vendor/product fields are n/a, and one reference appears to be a non-vendor proof-oriented repository. Validate against upstream PrestaShop commits or advisories before making broad version claims.
Mitigation direction
- Check PrestaShop vendor guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.
- Inventory any PrestaShop 8.2.0 deployments and prioritize review.
- Restrict administrative theme import access to trusted users and networks.
- Avoid using theme imports from untrusted sources until remediation is confirmed.
- Review recent theme uploads and unexpected administrative changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any deployed store runs PrestaShop 8.2.0.
- Identify whether the theme import route is reachable in each environment.
- Review access logs for unusual POST activity against theme import paths.
- Check recent uploaded themes for unexpected files or provenance gaps.
- Monitor vendor advisories and CVE updates for corrected affected-version data.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-502: Code execution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-77: Command execution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupExecution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N3.92.5CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShopCVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/3em0/cve_repo/blob/main/preshop/CVE-2025-25691.mdCVE reference, mitre
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.
Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Deserialization of Untrusted Data represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.