CVE-2019-7938 : Security Advisory and Response

Magento versions prior to 1.9.4.2, 1.14.4.2, 2.1.18, 2.2.9, and 2.3.2 are vulnerable to a stored cross-site scripting issue in the admin panel, allowing authenticated users to inject malicious JavaScript.

Understanding CVE-2019-7938

This CVE identifies a cross-site scripting vulnerability in Magento versions prior to specified releases.

What is CVE-2019-7938?

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Magento admin panels
Exploitable by authenticated users with catalog price rule modification privileges

The Impact of CVE-2019-7938

Allows injection of harmful JavaScript code
Potential for unauthorized access and data manipulation

Technical Details of CVE-2019-7938

This section provides in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Stored cross-site scripting issue in Magento admin panels
Specifically affects versions prior to 1.9.4.2, 1.14.4.2, 2.1.18, 2.2.9, and 2.3.2

Affected Systems and Versions

Magento Open Source versions prior to 1.9.4.2
Magento Commerce versions prior to 1.14.4.2
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

Authenticated users with catalog price rule modification permissions can inject malicious JavaScript

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems and data from CVE-2019-7938 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security update provided by Magento for the affected versions
Regularly monitor and audit admin panel activities for suspicious behavior

Long-Term Security Practices

Educate users on secure coding practices and the risks of cross-site scripting
Implement least privilege access controls to limit user capabilities

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security patches and updates from Magento
Keep all Magento installations up to date with the latest security releases