CVE-2019-8132 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-8132 affecting Magento 2 versions 2.2 prior to 2.2.10 and 2.3 prior to 2.3.3 or 2.3.2-p1. Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation method, and mitigation steps.
Magento 2 versions 2.2 prior to 2.2.10 and 2.3 prior to 2.3.3 or 2.3.2-p1 are vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Understanding CVE-2019-8132
What is CVE-2019-8132?
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Magento 2.2 prior to 2.2.10 and Magento 2.3 prior to 2.3.3 or 2.3.2-p1. An authenticated user can craft a malicious payload in the template Name field for the Email template in the "Design Configuration" dashboard.
The Impact of CVE-2019-8132
This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to execute harmful scripts within the Email template, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-8132
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Magento allows for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by manipulating the template Name field in the Email template.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Magento 2
- Vendor: Adobe Systems Incorporated
- Affected Versions:
- Magento 2.2 prior to 2.2.10
- Magento 2.3 prior to 2.3.3 or 2.3.2-p1
Exploitation Mechanism
An authenticated user can create a harmful payload in the template Name field within the "Design Configuration" dashboard of the Email template to exploit this vulnerability.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the security patch provided by Magento to fix the vulnerability.
- Educate users on safe practices to prevent XSS attacks.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update Magento to the latest version to ensure security patches are applied.
- Implement security best practices to mitigate XSS vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
- Magento released security updates for versions 2.2.10 and 2.3.3 to address this vulnerability.