How to fix missing x frame options on PrestaShop

Steps for PrestaShop

1. In PrestaShop, the recommended approach is to add the header at the web server level or via an override.
2. For Apache: edit your .htaccess file in the PrestaShop root and add inside <IfModule mod_headers.c>: Header always set X-Frame-Options 'SAMEORIGIN'.
3. For Nginx: in your server block config, add: add_header X-Frame-Options 'SAMEORIGIN' always; then reload Nginx.
4. Alternatively, install a PrestaShop security module from the marketplace (search 'security headers') that adds HTTP security headers.
5. Verify by checking response headers in browser DevTools on your store's homepage and checkout page.

What is missing x frame options?

The X-Frame-Options header is a security instruction your web server sends to browsers telling them whether your pages are allowed to be loaded inside an iframe (an invisible "frame" embedded in another website). When this header is missing, any website in the world can silently embed your store inside their page. The two safe values are DENY (no framing at all) and SAMEORIGIN (only your own domain can frame your pages). Most stores should use SAMEORIGIN unless you have no legitimate need to embed your own pages in iframes, in which case DENY is even stronger.

Without X-Frame-Options, attackers can use a technique called "clickjacking" — they overlay your store's checkout or login page inside an invisible iframe on a malicious site, tricking shoppers into clicking buttons they can't see. This can lead to unauthorized purchases, stolen account credentials, or fraudulent transactions, directly costing you revenue and eroding customer trust. Search engines and security scanners flag this missing header as a vulnerability under OWASP A05:2021 (Security Misconfiguration), which can affect your site's security rating and enterprise buyer trust. Many payment card industry (PCI DSS) compliance checklists also require it, so missing it can jeopardize your ability to process card payments.

See the complete Missing x frame options guide for every platform and the full background.