Magento up to 2.1.17/2.2.8/2.3.1 XML Layout Update code injection

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Magento up to 2.1.17/2.2.8/2.3.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component XML Layout Update Handler. The manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-7942. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Magento up to 2.1.17/2.2.8/2.3.1. Affected is an unknown code of the component XML Layout Update Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Magento 2.1 prior to 2.1.18, Magento 2.2 prior to 2.2.9, Magento 2.3 prior to 2.3.2. An authenticated user with admin privileges to create or edit a product can execute arbitrary code via malicious XML layout updates.

The weakness was presented 08/02/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at magento.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-7942 since 02/12/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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

See VDB-133339, VDB-139403, VDB-139404 and VDB-139412 for similar entries. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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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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