CVE-2020-3719 in Magento
Summary
by MITRE
Magento versions 2.3.3 and earlier, 2.2.10 and earlier, 1.14.4.3 and earlier, and 1.9.4.3 and earlier have an sql injection vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to sensitive information disclosure.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/30/2020
This vulnerability affects multiple versions of the Magento e-commerce platform across its major release lines including 2.3.3 and earlier, 2.2.10 and earlier, 1.14.4.3 and earlier, and 1.9.4.3 and earlier. The security flaw stems from insufficient input validation in the application's database query handling mechanisms, creating an environment where malicious actors can inject arbitrary SQL commands through vulnerable parameters. This represents a critical weakness in the platform's data protection architecture and demonstrates poor implementation of secure coding practices that violate fundamental security principles.
The technical exploitation occurs when user-supplied input is directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. Attackers can manipulate query parameters to inject malicious SQL code that bypasses normal authentication and authorization controls. This vulnerability specifically targets the database abstraction layer where user input flows into query construction, creating a pathway for unauthorized data access and potential system compromise. The flaw aligns with CWE-89 which classifies SQL injection as a common weakness in software applications and corresponds to ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to sensitive customer data, including personal information, payment details, and business-critical data stored within the Magento database. The disclosure of such information can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, and significant reputational damage to affected organizations. Additionally, attackers may be able to escalate privileges within the database, potentially gaining administrative control over the entire e-commerce platform infrastructure. The impact extends beyond simple data theft to include potential system compromise and long-term security degradation of the affected environment.
Organizations should immediately apply the official security patches released by Magento to address this vulnerability in all affected versions. System administrators must implement comprehensive input validation mechanisms and ensure proper parameterization of all database queries. Network segmentation and intrusion detection systems should be deployed to monitor for suspicious database activity. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other applications and systems. The remediation process should include thorough testing to ensure that patches do not introduce regressions in system functionality while maintaining the integrity of the database access controls.