CVE-2019-7875 : What You Need to Know

Magento admin panel versions prior to 1.9.4.2, 1.14.4.2, 2.1.18, 2.2.9, and 2.3.2 have a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2019-7875

This CVE involves a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Magento admin panels.

What is CVE-2019-7875?

The vulnerability allows an authenticated user with newsletter template privileges to execute cross-site scripting attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2019-7875

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into the admin panel, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-7875

Magento admin panel versions are susceptible to stored cross-site scripting attacks.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in Magento Open Source versions prior to 1.9.4.2, Magento Commerce versions prior to 1.14.4.2, 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.

Affected Systems and Versions

Magento Open Source prior to 1.9.4.2
Magento Commerce prior to 1.14.4.2
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

An authenticated user with privileges to newsletter templates can exploit the vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2019-7875 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security patch provided by Magento.
Restrict admin panel access to trusted users only.
Regularly monitor admin panel activities for suspicious behavior.

Long-Term Security Practices

Educate users on the risks of cross-site scripting attacks.
Implement security training for administrators on best practices.

Patching and Updates

Keep Magento installations up to date with the latest security patches.