CVE-2018-10942: modules/attributewizardpro/file_upload.php in the Attribute Wizard addon 1.6.9 for PrestaShop 1.4.0.1 through

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-10942 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting attribute wizard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

modules/attributewizardpro/file_upload.php in the Attribute Wizard addon 1.6.9 for PrestaShop 1.4.0.1 through 1.6.1.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .phtml file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	12.3% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2018-05-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: attribute wizard project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-05-10 03:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

attribute wizard project attribute wizard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.6.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy attribute-wizard || rpm -q attribute-wizard || attribute-wizard --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison attribute-wizard sudo apt install attribute-wizard=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.9> sudo apt-mark hold attribute-wizard

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list attribute-wizard sudo dnf downgrade attribute-wizard-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.9> sudo dnf versionlock add attribute-wizard

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Prestashop AttributeWizardPro Module - Arbitrary File Upload

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-10942?

attribute wizard: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-10942 being exploited?

CVE-2018-10942 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-10942 affect?

CVE-2018-10942 affects attribute wizard. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). modules/attributewizardpro/file_upload.php in the Attribute Wizard addon 1.6.9 for PrestaShop 1.4.0.1 through 1.6.1.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .phtml file.

How urgent is CVE-2018-10942?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities · PrestaShop vulnerabilities

References

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