Magento up to 2.1.17/2.2.8/2.3.1 WYSIWYG Editor path traversal

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Magento up to 2.1.17/2.2.8/2.3.1 and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component WYSIWYG Editor. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-7859. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Magento up to 2.1.17/2.2.8/2.3.1. This affects an unknown part of the component WYSIWYG Editor. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A path traversal vulnerability in the WYSIWYG editor for Magento 2.1 prior to 2.1.18, Magento 2.2 prior to 2.2.9, Magento 2.3 prior to 2.3.2 could result in unauthorized access to uploaded images due to insufficient access control.

The weakness was released 08/02/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at magento.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-7859 since 02/12/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 2.1.18, 2.2.9 or 2.3.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-139396, VDB-139457 and VDB-139459. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Type

• E-Commerce Management Software

Name

• Magento

Version

• 2.1.0
• 2.1.1
• 2.1.2
• 2.1.3
• 2.1.4
• 2.1.5
• 2.1.6
• 2.1.7
• 2.1.8
• 2.1.9
• 2.1.10
• 2.1.11
• 2.1.12
• 2.1.13
• 2.1.14
• 2.1.15
• 2.1.16
• 2.1.17
• 2.2.0
• 2.2.1
• 2.2.2
• 2.2.3
• 2.2.4
• 2.2.5
• 2.2.6
• 2.2.7
• 2.2.8
• 2.3.0
• 2.3.1

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• open-source

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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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