CVE-2019-7885 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-7885 affecting Magento 2 versions 2.1 to 2.3.2. Discover the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps for this critical remote code execution vulnerability.
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 vulnerable to remote code execution due to insufficient input validation in the Elastic search module's config builder.
Understanding CVE-2019-7885
This CVE identifies a critical vulnerability in Magento 2 that could allow an authenticated user to execute remote code.
What is CVE-2019-7885?
The lack of proper input validation in the Elastic search module's config builder could lead to remote code execution in Magento versions 2.1 before 2.1.18, 2.2 before 2.2.9, and 2.3 before 2.3.2.
The Impact of CVE-2019-7885
A user with authenticated access and the capability to configure the catalog search feature could potentially exploit this vulnerability, resulting in the execution of remote code.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-7885
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 this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
Insufficient input validation in the config builder of the Elastic search module could lead to remote code execution in the affected Magento versions.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Magento 2
- 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
An authenticated user with the ability to configure the catalog search feature could exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code.
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial to take immediate steps to secure systems and prevent exploitation.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the security patch provided by Magento to fix the vulnerability.
- Restrict access to the Elastic search module to authorized personnel only.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update Magento and all its modules to the latest versions.
- Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to protect against known vulnerabilities.