CVE-2019-8235 : What You Need to Know

Magento versions prior to 2.3.1, 2.2.8, and 2.1.17 are affected by an insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to access and view shipping details of other users, potentially exposing personally identifiable information.

Understanding CVE-2019-8235

This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in Adobe's Magento e-commerce platform that could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data.

What is CVE-2019-8235?

An insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerability in Magento versions prior to 2.3.1, 2.2.8, and 2.1.17 allows authenticated users to view shipping details of other users due to inadequate validation of user input.

The Impact of CVE-2019-8235

The vulnerability poses a risk of exposing personally identifiable information, compromising user privacy and potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-8235

Adobe's Magento platform is affected by the following:

Vulnerability Description

Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability
Allows authenticated users to view shipping details of other users
Arises from inadequate validation of user-controlled input

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Magento
Vendor: Adobe
Versions Affected:
2.3 prior to 2.3.1
2.2 prior to 2.2.8
2.1 prior to 2.1.17

Exploitation Mechanism

Authenticated users exploit the vulnerability to access and view shipping details of other users
Lack of proper input validation enables this unauthorized access

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of this vulnerability:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Magento to versions 2.3.1, 2.2.8, or 2.1.17 to patch the vulnerability
Regularly monitor and audit user access to sensitive information

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strict input validation mechanisms to prevent IDOR vulnerabilities
Educate users on secure data handling practices to minimize risks

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Adobe for Magento to address the IDOR vulnerability