CVE-2019-7864 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Magento 2 versions 2.1 prior to 2.1.18, 2.2 prior to 2.2.9, and 2.3 prior to 2.3.2 are affected by an insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerability in their RSS feeds, potentially leading to unauthorized access to order details.

Understanding CVE-2019-7864

This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in Magento 2 versions that could allow unauthorized individuals to access sensitive order information.

What is CVE-2019-7864?

An insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerability in Magento 2 versions 2.1 before 2.1.18, 2.2 before 2.2.9, and 2.3 before 2.3.2, enables unauthorized access to order details through RSS feeds.

The Impact of CVE-2019-7864

Exploiting this vulnerability can result in unauthorized individuals gaining access to order details, potentially compromising sensitive customer information.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-7864

Magento 2 versions 2.1 prior to 2.1.18, 2.2 prior to 2.2.9, and 2.3 prior to 2.3.2 are susceptible to the following:

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized individuals to access order details through insecure direct object reference (IDOR) in Magento RSS feeds.

Affected Systems and Versions

Magento 2.1 versions prior to 2.1.18
Magento 2.2 versions prior to 2.2.9
Magento 2.3 versions prior to 2.3.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized individuals can exploit the vulnerability by accessing RSS feeds, leading to the exposure of sensitive order information.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-7864, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Magento to the latest patched versions (2.1.18, 2.2.9, 2.3.2) to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to RSS feeds containing sensitive information.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Magento installations to prevent security vulnerabilities.
Implement access controls and authentication mechanisms to secure sensitive data.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Magento to address the IDOR vulnerability in affected versions.