CVE-2019-7867 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Magento 2 versions 2.1 prior to 2.1.18, 2.2 prior to 2.2.9, and 2.3 prior to 2.3.2 are affected by a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the admin panel.

Understanding CVE-2019-7867

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in Magento versions 2.1.18, 2.2.9, and 2.3.2, allowing for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

What is CVE-2019-7867?

The vulnerability exists in the admin panel of Magento versions mentioned above
It involves stored cross-site scripting, which can be exploited by authenticated users

The Impact of CVE-2019-7867

An authenticated user with order management authority can abuse this vulnerability
Attackers can execute malicious scripts in the context of the admin panel

Technical Details of CVE-2019-7867

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Magento admin panel

Affected Systems and Versions

Magento 2.1 prior to 2.1.18
Magento 2.2 prior to 2.2.9
Magento 2.3 prior to 2.3.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Requires an authenticated user with order management privileges
Allows execution of malicious scripts within the admin panel

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-7867 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security patch provided by Magento
Restrict admin panel access to authorized personnel only

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update Magento to the latest version
Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices

Patching and Updates

Magento released security updates for versions 2.1.18, 2.2.9, and 2.3.2 to address this vulnerability