CVE-2019-7873 : Security Advisory and Response

Magento versions 2.1 before 2.1.18, 2.2 before 2.2.9, and 2.3 before 2.3.2 contain a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that can lead to the unintended removal of the store design schedule.

Understanding CVE-2019-7873

This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in various versions of Magento that could be exploited for cross-site request forgery attacks.

What is CVE-2019-7873?

A cross-site request forgery vulnerability exists in Magento 2.1 prior to 2.1.18, Magento 2.2 prior to 2.2.9, and Magento 2.3 prior to 2.3.2, potentially resulting in the unintended deletion of the store design schedule.

The Impact of CVE-2019-7873

Exploitation of this vulnerability can allow attackers to manipulate user actions and perform unauthorized actions on behalf of the user, such as deleting the store design schedule.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-7873

Vulnerability Description

Magento versions 2.1 before 2.1.18, 2.2 before 2.2.9, and 2.3 before 2.3.2 are susceptible to cross-site request forgery attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Magento 2
Vulnerable 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

The vulnerability can be exploited by tricking a Magento administrator into clicking on a malicious link or visiting a website controlled by the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security patch provided by Magento for versions 2.1.18, 2.2.9, and 2.3.2 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Educate Magento administrators about the risks of clicking on unknown links or visiting suspicious websites.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update Magento installations to the latest versions to ensure protection against known vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Magento and promptly apply them to secure your Magento environment.