CVE-2019-8154: Magento remote code execution vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2019-8154: Magento remote code execution vulnerability. Affects magento/community-edition across 2 version ranges.
>= 2.2.0, < 2.2.10
>= 2.3.0, < 2.3.2-p2
Fixed in 2.2.10 or 2.3.2-p2, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
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Background
Magento is an open-source e-commerce platform used for building online stores. It provides a wide range of features for managing product catalogs, customer orders, and payment processing. The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-8154 affects Magento versions 2.2 prior to 2.2.10, Magento 2.3 prior to 2.3.3, or 2.3.2-p1. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user with privileges to modify product catalogs to trigger PHP file inclusion through a crafted XML file that specifies product design update.
Vulnerability Detail
The CVE-2019-8154 vulnerability in Magento allows an attacker with authenticated access and product catalog modification privileges to execute arbitrary PHP code remotely. By exploiting a flaw in the XML file parsing mechanism, an attacker can include malicious PHP files, leading to remote code execution. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it allows an attacker to gain control over the affected Magento installation, potentially compromising customer data, and performing unauthorized actions.
How To Fix
Fixed versions by release line
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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>= 2.2.0, < 2.2.102.2.10composer require magento/community-edition:2.2.10 -
>= 2.3.0, < 2.3.2-p22.3.2-p2composer require magento/community-edition:2.3.2-p2
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to apply the recommended patches or upgrade to the latest secure versions of Magento to address the issue.
Conclusion
The CVE-2019-8154 vulnerability in Magento poses a significant risk to affected installations. It allows an attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code remotely, potentially compromising customer data and performing unauthorized actions. To mitigate this risk, it is crucial to apply the recommended patches or upgrade to the latest secure versions of Magento. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code remotely, potentially compromising the affected Magento installation, customer data, and performing unauthorized actions.
Magento versions 2.2 prior to 2.2.10, Magento 2.3 prior to 2.3.3, and 2.3.2-p1 are affected by this vulnerability. Users of these versions should upgrade to the latest patched versions.
You can use the Vulert Playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your Magento installation is affected by this vulnerability. Simply upload your composer.lock file to the playground, and it will alert you if any open-source vulnerabilities, including CVE-2019-8154, are detected.
At the time of this report, there are no known public exploits specifically targeting this vulnerability. However, it is crucial to apply the recommended patches or upgrade to the latest secure versions to mitigate the risk.
You can find more information about this vulnerability, including the technical details and the recommended fixes, in the GitHub Advisory Database: https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2022/05/GHSA-4v2q-hjx3-c4vr/GHSA-4v2q-hjx3-c4vr.json
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