CVE-2019-7942: Code Injection
First published: Tue Jun 25 2019(Updated: )
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in 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 admin privileges to create or edit a product can execute arbitrary code via malicious XML layout updates.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/magento/product-community-edition | >=2.1<2.1.18>=2.2<2.2.9>=2.3<2.3.2 | |
| composer/magento/community-edition | >=2.3.0<2.3.2 | 2.3.2 |
| composer/magento/community-edition | >=2.2.0<2.2.9 | 2.2.9 |
| composer/magento/community-edition | >=2.1.0<2.1.18 | 2.1.18 |
| CentOS Libgcc | >=2.1.0<2.1.18 | |
| CentOS Libgcc | >=2.2.0<2.2.9 | |
| CentOS Libgcc | >=2.3.0<2.3.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://magento.com/security/patches/magento-2.3.2-2.2.9-and-2.1.18-security-update-13
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-7942
- https://web.archive.org/web/20211206084839/https://magento.com/security/patches/magento-2.3.2-2.2.9-and-2.1.18-security-update-13
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-vvf9-fxhv-4rgj (Advisory)
- https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/magento/product-community-edition/CVE-2019-7942.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7942?
CVE-2019-7942 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7942?
To fix CVE-2019-7942, upgrade Magento to version 2.1.18, 2.2.9, or 2.3.2 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-7942?
CVE-2019-7942 is a remote code execution vulnerability that affects Magento installations.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-7942?
CVE-2019-7942 affects authenticated users with admin privileges in Magento versions prior to 2.1.18, 2.2.9, and 2.3.2.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2019-7942?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2019-7942 can execute arbitrary code on the server through malicious XML layout updates.
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