CVE-2019-7929 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Magento 2 versions 2.1 before 2.1.18, 2.2 before 2.2.9, and 2.3 before 2.3.2 are affected by an information leakage vulnerability that could allow an authenticated user with administrator privileges to access metadata of another administrator's trusted device.

Understanding CVE-2019-7929

This CVE identifies a security flaw in Magento versions that could potentially lead to the disclosure of sensitive information.

What is CVE-2019-7929?

An information leakage vulnerability 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 allows an authenticated user with administrator privileges to view metadata of a trusted device used by another administrator through a crafted HTTP request.

The Impact of CVE-2019-7929

The vulnerability could result in the exposure of sensitive information, posing a risk to the confidentiality and integrity of data stored within Magento systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-7929

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

Vulnerability Description

An information leakage flaw that allows unauthorized access to metadata

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

An authenticated user with administrator privileges sends a specially crafted HTTP request

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-7929, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security patch provided by Magento
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities
Restrict access to sensitive information

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update Magento to the latest version
Conduct security audits and penetration testing
Educate users on safe browsing habits

Patching and Updates

Magento released security updates for versions 2.1.18, 2.2.9, and 2.3.2 to address this vulnerability