CVE-2019-7863 : Security Advisory and Response

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

Understanding CVE-2019-7863

This CVE identifies a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Magento versions 2.1 to 2.1.18, 2.2 to 2.2.9, and 2.3 to 2.3.2.

What is CVE-2019-7863?

The vulnerability allows an authenticated user with access to products and categories to exploit the admin panel.

The Impact of CVE-2019-7863

An attacker can execute malicious scripts in the context of an authenticated user, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-7863

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

Authenticated user with access to products and categories can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-7863 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Magento to the latest patched version.
Restrict admin panel access to trusted users.
Regularly monitor for unauthorized activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure coding practices to prevent XSS vulnerabilities.
Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Magento to address the vulnerability.