#VU30908 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in Magento Open Source


Published: 2019-08-03 | Updated: 2020-07-17

Vulnerability identifier: #VU30908

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7889

CWE-ID: CWE-74

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 authenticated user to manipulate data.

An injection vulnerability exists in Magento Open Source prior to 1.9.4.2, and Magento Commerce prior to 1.14.4.2, 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 marketing manipulation privileges can invoke methods that alter data of the underlying model followed by corresponding database modifications.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Magento Open Source: 2.3.0 - 2.3.1


External links
http://magento.com/security/patches/magento-2.3.2-2.2.9-and-2.1.18-security-update-13


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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