How severe is CVE-2018-10942?

CVE-2018-10942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-10942 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-10942?

CVE-2018-10942 affects Attribute Wizard Project Attribute Wizard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10942?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-10942 published?

CVE-2018-10942 was published on 2018-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-10942

CVE-2018-10942 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Attribute Wizard Project Attribute Wizard with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Attribute Wizard Project Attribute Wizard
Published: 2018-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10942?: 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 severe is CVE-2018-10942?: CVE-2018-10942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-10942 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-10942?: CVE-2018-10942 affects Attribute Wizard Project Attribute Wizard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10942?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-10942 published?: CVE-2018-10942 was published on 2018-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ia-informatica.com/it/CVE-2018-10942

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:attribute_wizard_project:attribute_wizard:1.6.9:*:*:*:*:prestashop:*:*

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