CVE-2019-16768 : Security Advisory and Response

In previous versions of Sylius, error messages from internal exceptions, such as database exceptions, were exposed to the user interface, potentially revealing sensitive information. This vulnerability has been addressed in versions 1.3.14, 1.4.10, 1.5.7, and 1.6.3 through a patch.

Understanding CVE-2019-16768

This CVE relates to the exposure of internal exception messages during the login action in Sylius.

What is CVE-2019-16768?

In affected versions of Sylius, error messages from internal exceptions were transmitted to the user interface, potentially exposing internal system information.

The Impact of CVE-2019-16768

CVSS Base Score: 3.5 (Low)
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Privileges Required: Low

Technical Details of CVE-2019-16768

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Exception messages from internal exceptions were exposed to the user interface, potentially leaking sensitive information.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Sylius
Vendor: Sylius
Affected Versions: < 1.3.14

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allowed error messages to be propagated to the user interface, potentially exposing internal system details.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-16768 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Sylius to versions 1.3.14, 1.4.10, 1.5.7, or 1.6.3 that contain the patch.
Monitor user login attempts for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement access controls to limit exposure of sensitive information.

Patching and Updates

Ensure all systems are updated with the latest patches and security fixes to mitigate the risk of exposure to this vulnerability.