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PrestaShop Module: Security Lite

Direct download link: 

Benefits for Merchants

Security Pro is the industry leader in PrestaShop security modules. It’s the most advanced PrestaShop security module on the market. The module will automatically scan your website for common threats. You will be alerted if any signs of a security breach are detected with the instructions to fix them. The module can add additional layers of security to your PrestaShop website that will benefit in case someone attacks your website. Security Lite is a free version that includes some of the features.

PrestaShop in its own is very secure. It's among the most secure content management systems available. When said, its good practice to add extra layers of security. I added all these layers as features so you can enable them without any coding knowledge to follow best practice. 

Benefits for customers

Your customer's data are better protected in case of hacking attempts. Your customer's data are also better secured when your customers are browsing your website. 

Installation

The installation of Security Lite is 100 % according to PrestaShop's standards.

- For PrestaShop 1.6.1.x and thirty bees 1.x.x

- Login into your shop's back office

- Go to “Add a new module”

- Click on “Choose a file”

- Browse for the module

- Click on “Upload this module”

- Look for the module and click “Install”

For PrestaShop 1.7.x.x

- Login into your shop's back office

- Go to “Module Manager”

- Click on “Upload a Module”

- Browse for the module

- Upload and install the module  

Recommendations

Tested on all major server software (Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed, etc.). Tested on PrestaShop 1.6.1.x, 1.7.x.x and on thirty bees 1.x.x. Tested on PHP 5.6.x, 7.0.x, 7.1.x, 7.2.x, 7.3.x and 7.4.x.

Everything is very well tested. No known bugs exist and the module is battle-tested! The module is already in production on many websites.

The module is multistore compatible and supports multi-language as well.  

Other

Is the module using overrides?

The module does not use overrides and none of the core-files is modified, so you are completely safe against conflicts between other modules. As this is an all-in-one module, you don’t need a bunch of security modules that could be conflicting. All the features in this module are built to work together.

Can I try the module?

There is a live demo of the module, so you can try it. This is highly recommended as some features are better explained in the demo. If you have questions don't hesitate to contact me. Link to live demo: https://reker.dk/demo/admin-dev

Will the module affect the performance of the website?

The code quality is high and it follows PrestaShop's guidelines. The code is optimized for performance, but in theory, any code will affect the performance. The firewall rules can have a very little effect on the performance due to some external lookups. These lookups are cached, so they do not get repeated for the same client. I doubt you could find a real-world scenario where that difference matters. Other than that, it will not affect noticeably performance in the front office at all. All of the firewall settings are configurable — the less aggressive, the more performance.

Will this module fix a hacked website?

If you got infected by malware, it is better to upload a backup from before you got infected and then secure your website with Security Pro. Due to the analysis tools of the module, the module can find vulnerabilities on and alert you if any signs of a security breach are detected with the instructions to fix them.

Will this module affect SEO?

The module is SEO friendly and none of the features in this module can harm your ranking. Google is excluded from the firewall rules, so Google will not get blocked in any way.

Direct download link:  v5.0.1-securitylite.zip

Download Security Lite from GitHub: https://github.com/MathiasReker/Security-Lite/releases/latest

Upgrade to Security Pro: https://addons.prestashop.com/en/website-security-access/44413-security-pro.html

 

Edited by MathiasReker
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Hello.

I have review your module a little and I have an advice for an improvement and a report for an issue.

1. Will be good, if you add to your free version of the module the functionality to check security vulnerabilities that are known from CVE. This is my free and open-source library, that you can use on your free and paid module versions both: Security vulnerability checker :)

2. In your SecurityLite::getContent() method there is an issue. Every loading of the module settings page, your module clear the system cache ;)

    public function getContent()
    {
        $output = null;

        if ((bool) Tools::isSubmit('submitSecurityLiteModule')) { ... }

        return $output . $this->renderForm() . $this->checkSystem() . $this->securityPro() . $this->clearCache();
    }
    public function clearCache()
    {
        Tools::clearSmartyCache();
        Tools::clearXMLCache();
        Media::clearCache();
        Tools::generateIndex();
    }

 

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Fixed a typo (see edit history)

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5 hours ago, zapalm said:

Hello.

I have review your module a little and I have an advice for an improvement and a report for an issue.

1. Will be good, if you add to your free version of the module the functionality to check security vulnerabilities that are known from CVE. This is my free and open-source library, that you can use on your free and paid module versions both: Security vulnerability checker :)

2. In your SecurityLite::getContent() method there is an issue. Every loading of the module settings page, your module clear the system cache ;)

    public function getContent()
    {
        $output = null;

        if ((bool) Tools::isSubmit('submitSecurityLiteModule')) { ... }

        return $output . $this->renderForm() . $this->checkSystem() . $this->securityPro() . $this->clearCache();
    }
    public function clearCache()
    {
        Tools::clearSmartyCache();
        Tools::clearXMLCache();
        Media::clearCache();
        Tools::generateIndex();
    }

 

 

zapalm Your module error
 
[PrestaShop] Fatal error in module file :/home/.../../classes/module/Module.php(1361) : eval()'d code:
syntax error, unexpected 'zapalm' (T_STRING), expecting \\ (T_NS_SEPARATOR)

PS 1.6.1.23

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@zapalm Thank you.

1) I included your suggestions and made a fix for CVE-2018-7491.

2) You are right, it is superfluous to clear the case.

@TCHOUPI You can't install @zapalm's library as a module, it is a script. Btw. I included the checks in my module.
 

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13 hours ago, shinetech.dk said:

@zapalm Thank you.

1) I included your suggestions and made a fix for CVE-2018-7491.

2) You are right, it is superfluous to clear the case.

@TCHOUPI You can't install @zapalm's library as a module, it is a script. Btw. I included the checks in my module.
 

ok thanks you, for ps 16 it can work ?
 

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14 hours ago, shinetech.dk said:

1) I included your suggestions and made a fix for CVE-2018-7491.

Advice for you for the future work :) You lose the benefits if you copy the library's code into your module. The best way is using Composer to keep up to date the library and get new vulnerability checks ;)

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22 minutes ago, zapalm said:

Advice for you for the future work :) You lose the benefits if you copy the library's code into your module. The best way is using Composer to keep up to date the library and get new vulnerability checks ;)

I had to refactor your functions. Also I don't want to include the checks for 1.6. :-)

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mr_absinthe, your server settings is not right configured.

You need to go to your php.ini file and look for allow_url_fopen. The value of this PHP configuration should be "On". 

allow_url_fopen = On

Allow_url_fopen is required when you use PrestaShop.

If you don't know how, you can ask your hosting to change the value for you.

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10 minutes ago, mr_absinthe said:

Server rebooted. Still the same. No I don't have any overrides related to php.ini as far as I know. Resetting module didn't help either.

Weird.

I managed to reproduce the warning with "allow_url_fopen = Off". I made a refractory of my code to make it work with the setting off.

I will release new version tonight.

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Seems to be working fine, on my test server at the moment 😉 Will go for PRO version if there will be some kind of discount available in the near future. Is your "file changes" section checking for Size | Permissions {File | Group | Owner} | Time | Stamp ?

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44 minutes ago, mr_absinthe said:

Seems to be working fine, on my test server at the moment 😉 Will go for PRO version if there will be some kind of discount available in the near future. Is your "file changes" section checking for Size | Permissions {File | Group | Owner} | Time | Stamp ? 

The file changes will send you an e-mail with all files changes since last check. You decide how often you want to check. You set that interval in a cron-job. In the e-mail you will get a full path to the changed files. The file changes works by comparing a hash. 🙂

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15 minutes ago, tapanda.gr said:

What about the umask issue in core PrestaShop that converts new module directories to 0777 once they get uploaded?

It is already solved. click on the tab "Permissions" then enable the features and "Save". This will run a script that fix all permissions on your PrestaShop website. Repeat this everytime you install a module.

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It is overkill to hook this script or set it up as a cronjob. Lets keep the module lightweight so it does not affect your shops performance.

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Hi I have this error when I try to configure the module.
The installation went ok, the configuration doesn't work.

[Tue Jul 23 10:26:39.988752 2019] [fcgid:warn] [pid 11106] [client 83.224.157.129:52003] mod_fcgid: stderr: PHP Fatal error:  Call to undefined method SecurityLite::displayInformation() in /var/www/clients/client6/web114/web/modules/securitylite/securitylite.php on line 86, referer: https://*************.it/************/index.php/module/manage?_token=QmCkpOIcZKEgO5smDIgcI9RnYFw-qSn1c2z466iYRkA

[Tue Jul 23 10:26:39.988844 2019] [fcgid:warn] [pid 11106] [client 83.224.157.129:52003] mod_fcgid: stderr: #2 /var/www/clients/client6/web114/web/vendor/symfony/symfony/src/Symfony/Component/Debug/ErrorHandler.php(668): Symfony\\Component\\Debug\\ErrorHandler->handleException(Object(Symfony in /var/www/clients/client6/web114/web/app/bootstrap.php.cache on line 3231, referer: https://********.it/***********/index.php/module/manage?_token=QmCkpOIcZKEgO5smDIgcI9RnYFw-qSn1c2z466iYRkA

Thanks in advance
 

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7 minutes ago, linoolmostudio said:

Hi I have this error when I try to configure the module.
The installation went ok, the configuration doesn't work.

[Tue Jul 23 10:26:39.988752 2019] [fcgid:warn] [pid 11106] [client 83.224.157.129:52003] mod_fcgid: stderr: PHP Fatal error:  Call to undefined method SecurityLite::displayInformation() in /var/www/clients/client6/web114/web/modules/securitylite/securitylite.php on line 86, referer: https://*************.it/************/index.php/module/manage?_token=QmCkpOIcZKEgO5smDIgcI9RnYFw-qSn1c2z466iYRkA

[Tue Jul 23 10:26:39.988844 2019] [fcgid:warn] [pid 11106] [client 83.224.157.129:52003] mod_fcgid: stderr: #2 /var/www/clients/client6/web114/web/vendor/symfony/symfony/src/Symfony/Component/Debug/ErrorHandler.php(668): Symfony\\Component\\Debug\\ErrorHandler->handleException(Object(Symfony in /var/www/clients/client6/web114/web/app/bootstrap.php.cache on line 3231, referer: https://********.it/***********/index.php/module/manage?_token=QmCkpOIcZKEgO5smDIgcI9RnYFw-qSn1c2z466iYRkA

Thanks in advance
 

What is your PrestaShop version and your PHP version?

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15 minutes ago, larrson said:

sorry to disturb you.


same problem as linoolmostudio
The installation went fine, fatal error in configuration.

PrestaShop version: 1.7.2.4
security lite: 2.00

best regards

Can you send me a screenshot, then I will get a clue how to fix it, because I am not able to reproduce the error.

 

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20 hours ago, MathiasReker said:

Okay. I will see how much work it takes. Maybe I will include IP ranges.

That would be certainly good feature to have, also if those banned IPs are listed below each other, such as:

123.12.12.11

123.11.11.13

etc. so we can search them unlike it is done on the maintenance settings.

On my two servers, I noticed "Some features in Security Pro might not work on your setup, because your .htaccess file is not used! (Apache)" however on both the .htaccess is present in root.

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1 minute ago, mr_absinthe said:

That would be certainly good feature to have, also if those banned IPs are listed below each other, such as:

123.12.12.11

123.11.11.13

etc. so we can search them unlike it is done on the maintenance settings.

On my two servers, I noticed "Some features in Security Pro might not work on your setup, because your .htaccess file is not used! (Apache)" however on both the .htaccess is present in root.

Are you on a Apache, nginx or litespeed?

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4 minutes ago, mr_absinthe said:

first one:

Server information Linux #1 SMP Tue May 14 21:24:32 UTC 2019 x86_64

Server software version: Apache, PHP version: 7.2.22

second one:

Apache, CGI with Apache Worker or another webserver, PHP version: 7.2.22

Both running PrestaShop version: 1.7.6.1

Can you try to clear your cache and check if that message is still displayed?

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37 minutes ago, larrson said:

sorry to disturb you.


same problem as linoolmostudio
The installation went fine, fatal error in configuration.

PrestaShop version: 1.7.2.4
security lite: 2.00

best regards

It might be, that your htaccess file is not writeable. Can you please check?

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Just to let you know, if I enable Debug mode and run on PS v 1.7.5.1 and security lite: 2.00 I receive this error popup:

Warning on line 159 in file /home/xsxsxsxsxs/public_html/modules/securitylite/securitylite.php
[2] chmod(): Operation not permitted
 

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2 hours ago, mr_absinthe said:

Just to let you know, if I enable Debug mode and run on PS v 1.7.5.1 and security lite: 2.00 I receive this error popup:

Warning on line 159 in file /home/xsxsxsxsxs/public_html/modules/securitylite/securitylite.php
[2] chmod(): Operation not permitted
 

You get this error because you do not have permission to use chmod(). Ask your hosting administrator to grant you that permission.

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As a test, I have manually changed permissions an a directory to 777 using FileZilla. With debug disabled, I run the fix using your module, permissions are changed back to 755 and success message "Permissions updated!" is received. Do you still think that I do not have permission to use chmod()?

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Hi, did you manage to have a look at the issue mentioned above:  "On my two servers, I noticed "Some features in Security Pro might not work on your setup, because your .htaccess file is not used! (Apache)" however on both servers the .htaccess is present in root." ?

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2 minutes ago, mr_absinthe said:

Hi, did you manage to have a look at the issue mentioned above:  "On my two servers, I noticed "Some features in Security Pro might not work on your setup, because your .htaccess file is not used! (Apache)" however on both servers the .htaccess is present in root." ?

It is solved in the pro version. I will fix it it lite version in this week. Thank you.

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On 5/5/2019 at 12:05 PM, Soyons Solidaire said:

 

zapalm Your module error
 
[PrestaShop] Fatal error in module file :/home/.../../classes/module/Module.php(1361) : eval()'d code:
syntax error, unexpected 'zapalm' (T_STRING), expecting \\ (T_NS_SEPARATOR)

PS 1.6.1.23

The module is now compatible with 1.6.1.x +

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On 9/4/2019 at 2:50 PM, mr_absinthe said:

Hi,
does your module support range IP block? If so, do I use 192.168.0.* or 192.168.0.1/24? Also, are blocked IPs listed in searchable table?

The module does now support IP ranges. 🙂 Both formats are supported.

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On 2/10/2021 at 6:53 PM, num47 said:

Does your module add a reCaptcha in newsletter subscription section? If not, you can consider adding the option. 

Hello

No, it does not. The pro version can however remove most bots from the firewall. 🙂 The Pro version is available here: https://addons.prestashop.com/en/website-security-access/44413-security-pro-all-in-one.html

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This looks like an interesting module, but I'm not so sure about it's functionality. The reCaptcha v2 doesn't work in the free version in PS 1.7.7.2

I enabled it and added the keys but there's no visible Captcha box on the Contact Us page, Account creation page or the Login page.

 

 

 

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No, it does not. The pro version can however remove most bots from the firewall. 🙂 The Pro version is available here: https://addons.prestashop.com/en/website-security-access/44413-security-pro-all-in-one.html

This is not only about bots, brother. If your newsletter field is open without any security measure then hacker DDOS attacker can disrupt your system by submitting random email address there. Two ways it's gonna hamper your system. One - If you enabled email to confirm the subscription then it's gonna keep sending emails to those random emails and consuming your email per day or hour quota and gonna keep your email system busy. And, second, it's gonna make your database enormously big and eventually crack your system. So, reCaptcha Check it kinda necessary in most of the field where users has a chance to exploit it. Like, if the quantity of a product if out of stock then Prestashop gives an option to the visitor to submit their email to know when the product is available again. This is also potentially exploitable. 

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On 4/2/2021 at 2:36 PM, MathiasReker said:

I just checked AbuselPDB and pretty much everyone feature is already included in Security Pro. 🙂

 

Thanks for the clarification 😀

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I am testing the module all the time and I have a few comments:

  • The Hide server information option does not work for me. The server still returns the Server, Powered-By headers.
  • The Force secure connection with HSTS option should only be available for HTTPS protocol. When I check my domain on hstspreload.org I get a warning:
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    Warning: Unnecessary HSTS header over HTTP

    The HTTP page at ************** sends an HSTS header. This has no effect over HTTP, and should be removed.

All the best 🙂

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Hi, I get this error on installation / configuration:


[PrestaShop] Fatal error in module file :/.../modules/securitylite/securitylite.php:
Uncaught Error: Call to undefined method SecurityLite::displayInformation() in /.../modules/securitylite/securitylite.php:624 Stack trace:
#0 /.../controllers/admin/AdminModulesController.php(868): SecurityLite->getContent()
#1 /.../controllers/admin/AdminModulesController.php(1117): AdminModulesControllerCore->postProcessCallback()
#2 /.../classes/controller/Controller.php(178): AdminModulesControllerCore->postProcess()
#3 /.../override/classes/Dispatcher.php(277): ControllerCore->run()
#4 /.../override/classes/Dispatcher.php(45): Dispatcher->dispatch_16()
#5 /.../admin/index.php(58): Dispatcher->dispatch() #6 {main} thrown

 

Or with disabled overrides:

[PrestaShop] Fatal error in module file :/.../modules/securitylite/securitylite.php:
Uncaught Error: Call to undefined method SecurityLite::displayInformation() in /.../modules/securitylite/securitylite.php:624 Stack trace:
#0 /.../controllers/admin/AdminModulesController.php(868): SecurityLite->getContent()
#1 /.../controllers/admin/AdminModulesController.php(1117): AdminModulesControllerCore->postProcessCallback()
#2 /.../classes/controller/Controller.php(178): AdminModulesControllerCore->postProcess()
#3 /.../classes/Dispatcher.php(367): ControllerCore->run()
#4 /.../admin/index.php(58): DispatcherCore->dispatch() #5 {main} thrown

 

PS 1.6.1.24
PHP 7.2.34

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I found a solution to Unnecessary HSTS header over HTTP warning problem. To fix it you need to change the code in line 12874 in the file securitypro.php

from: 

        if (true === (bool) Configuration::get('PRO_STRICT_TRANSPORT_SECURITY')) {

to: 

        if (true === (bool) Configuration::get('PRO_STRICT_TRANSPORT_SECURITY') &&
            ((isset($_SERVER['HTTPS']) && $_SERVER['HTTPS'] === 'on')
            || (isset($_SERVER['REQUEST_SCHEME']) && $_SERVER['REQUEST_SCHEME'] === 'https')
            || (isset($_SERVER['HTTP_X_FORWARDED_PROTO']) && $_SERVER['HTTP_X_FORWARDED_PROTO'] === 'https'))
        ) {

 

...but i am still looking for a solution to Hide server information.

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On 4/7/2021 at 6:55 PM, REGE said:

I found a solution to Unnecessary HSTS header over HTTP warning problem. To fix it you need to change the code in line 12874 in the file securitypro.php

from: 

        if (true === (bool) Configuration::get('PRO_STRICT_TRANSPORT_SECURITY')) {

to: 

        if (true === (bool) Configuration::get('PRO_STRICT_TRANSPORT_SECURITY') &&
            ((isset($_SERVER['HTTPS']) && $_SERVER['HTTPS'] === 'on')
            || (isset($_SERVER['REQUEST_SCHEME']) && $_SERVER['REQUEST_SCHEME'] === 'https')
            || (isset($_SERVER['HTTP_X_FORWARDED_PROTO']) && $_SERVER['HTTP_X_FORWARDED_PROTO'] === 'https'))
        ) {

 

...but i am still looking for a solution to Hide server information.

This is not the right way to solve the problem. You must solve serve your content over a secure connection instead.

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