Vulnerability identifier: #VU18720
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Magento Open Source
Web applications /
E-Commerce systems
Vendor: Magento, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation via crafted newsletter and email templates . A remote authenticated attacker with privileges to create newsletter or email templates can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Magento Open Source: 2.3.0, 2.2.0 - 2.2.7, 2.1.0 - 2.1.16
External links
http://magento.com/security/patches/magento-2.3.1-2.2.8-and-2.1.17-security-update
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.