PrestaShop Firewall:
block attacks in real time
Collaborative protection against SQL injections, cross-site scripting (XSS), brute force and directory traversal attempts. Every blocked attack strengthens security across the entire network.
Threats the firewall blocks
SQL injections
SQL injections are the number one threat for PrestaShop stores. Attackers exploit GET/POST parameters to execute malicious SQL queries and steal your customer data, orders and payment information.
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
XSS attacks inject malicious JavaScript into your pages. They enable admin session theft, customer redirection to phishing sites and skimmer injection.
Brute force
Brute force attacks target your admin page (/admin) and customer accounts. Thousands of login/password combinations are tested automatically every day.
Directory traversal (Path traversal)
Attackers attempt to access sensitive files (config/settings.inc.php, .env, etc.) by manipulating paths in URLs. The firewall blocks these attempts before execution.
Protection that grows with the network
The PrestaSecure firewall is collaborative. Every attack detected on one store strengthens protection for all others.
Real-time shared blacklist
When a malicious IP is detected on any client, it is automatically added to the shared blacklist. All stores on the network are protected within seconds.
Collective intelligence
The more the network grows, the richer the threat database becomes. An attacker targeting one store is immediately blocked on all others.
Updated threat patterns
Firewall rules are continuously updated based on new attack techniques observed across the network. Your protection evolves without any intervention on your part.
How the firewall works
Every request analyzed
The firewall intercepts every HTTP request (GET, POST, cookies, headers) before it reaches PrestaShop. It analyzes parameters against hundreds of detection rules.
Instant decision
In less than one millisecond, the firewall decides to block or allow the request. Blocked requests are logged with full threat details.
Monitoring dashboard
View blocked attacks in real time, most active IPs, threat types and trends. From the PrestaShop back-office or prestasecure.com.
Zero-configuration setup
The firewall works immediately after activation, no configuration needed. Rules are managed server-side. No technical setup required.
Firewall FAQ
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Can the firewall block legitimate visitors?
The risk of false positives is extremely low. Our rules are designed specifically for PrestaShop and tested on thousands of stores. If in doubt, you can whitelist an IP from the dashboard.
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Does the firewall slow down my site?
No. Request analysis takes less than one millisecond. The impact on load time is imperceptible to your visitors.
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Does the firewall replace a server firewall (CSF, iptables)?
No, it complements it. A server firewall operates at the network level (ports, protocols). The PrestaSecure firewall operates at the application level (HTTP parameters, request content). Both are complementary.
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Can I see blocked attacks in detail?
Yes. Every blocked attack is logged with the source IP, threat type, full request and timestamp. You can view these logs from the module or from prestasecure.com.
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Is the firewall included in all plans?
The firewall is included in the Advance (EUR 29/month) and Serenity (EUR 690/year) plans. The Essentials plan includes antivirus only.
A specialized application firewall for PrestaShop
Attacks against PrestaShop online stores are constantly increasing. SQL injections via third-party modules, brute force on admin pages, XSS in forms — these threats exploit vulnerabilities specific to the PrestaShop ecosystem that generic firewalls don't detect.
The PrestaSecure firewall is a WAF (Web Application Firewall) built exclusively for PrestaShop. It analyzes every incoming HTTP request and compares it against a specialized rule base. Unlike Cloudflare or Sucuri which apply generic rules, PrestaSecure understands PrestaShop installation structure and adapts its rules accordingly.
Thanks to its collaborative architecture, the firewall continuously improves. Every attack detected across the network enriches the threat database. The more stores protected, the stronger your protection becomes.
Block attacks before it's too late
The firewall is included in the Advance and Serenity plans.