CVE-2019-8123 : Security Advisory and Response

Magento versions 1 and 2 by Adobe Systems Incorporated are affected by an insufficient logging and monitoring vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2019-8123

What is CVE-2019-8123?

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Magento versions 1 and 2, specifically related to insufficient logging and monitoring capabilities.

The Impact of CVE-2019-8123

The vulnerability can lead to ineffective tracking of configuration changes due to inadequate data in the logging feature.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-8123

Vulnerability Description

The logging feature in Magento versions 1 and 2 lacks sufficient data for accurate monitoring of configuration changes.

Affected Systems and Versions

Magento Open Source prior to 1.9.4.3 and Magento Commerce prior to 1.14.4.3
Magento 2.2 prior to 2.2.10
Magento 2.3 prior to 2.3.3 or 2.3.2-p2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability exploits the insufficient logging and monitoring capabilities in Magento, allowing for potential unauthorized configuration changes.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary security patches provided by Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.
Implement additional logging and monitoring solutions to enhance security.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update Magento to the latest versions to ensure security patches are applied.
Conduct security audits to identify and address any vulnerabilities proactively.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that Magento versions 1 and 2 are regularly updated with the latest security patches to mitigate the risk of this vulnerability.