CVE-2019-8231: Magento Remote Code Execution Through Catalog Attribute Sets
Summary
CVE-2019-8231: Magento Remote code execution through catalog attribute sets. Affects magento/core versions < 1.9.4.3. Fixed in 1.9.4.3. How to fix ↓
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Background
Magento is an open-source e-commerce platform that allows businesses to create and manage online stores. It provides a wide range of features and functionalities for product catalog management, order processing, payment integration, and more. The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-8231 affects Magento versions prior to 1.9.4.3 and Magento Commerce versions prior to 1.14.4.3. This vulnerability specifically targets users with administrative privileges for editing attribute sets, allowing them to execute arbitrary code through custom layout modification.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from a flaw in the Magento core package. An authenticated user with administrative privileges can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating attribute sets to inject and execute arbitrary code. This can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential compromise of the entire Magento installation. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.2, indicating a high severity level.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.9.4.3
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the recommended fix by upgrading to the patched versions of Magento.
Conclusion
The vulnerability CVE-2019-8231 in Magento allows an authenticated user with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary code through custom layout modification. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to upgrade to Magento Open Source version 1.9.4.3 or Magento Commerce version 1.14.4.3. These versions include patches and security enhancements that address the vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Magento is an open-source e-commerce platform used for creating and managing online stores.
Users of Magento versions prior to 1.9.4.3 and Magento Commerce versions prior to 1.14.4.3 are affected by this vulnerability.
An attacker with administrative privileges can execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, and compromise of the Magento installation.
Yes, upgrading to Magento Open Source version 1.9.4.3 or Magento Commerce version 1.14.4.3 includes patches and security enhancements that address this vulnerability.
No, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to apply the recommended fix by upgrading to the patched versions of Magento.
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