CVE-2019-8143 : Security Advisory and Response

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in Magento versions 2.2 before 2.2.10 and versions 2.3 before 2.3.3 or 2.3.2-p1, allowing authorized users to execute harmful SQL queries and access confidential data.

Understanding CVE-2019-8143

What is CVE-2019-8143?

This CVE refers to a SQL injection vulnerability present in specific versions of Magento that could be exploited by authenticated users with email template access to retrieve sensitive database information.

The Impact of CVE-2019-8143

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to confidential data stored in the Magento database, potentially compromising the security and privacy of users and the organization.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-8143

Vulnerability Description

The SQL injection vulnerability in Magento 2.2 prior to 2.2.10 and Magento 2.3 prior to 2.3.3 or 2.3.2-p1 allows attackers to send malicious SQL queries through email templates.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Magento 2
Vendor: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Affected Versions:
Magento 2.2 prior to 2.2.10
Magento 2.3 prior to 2.3.3 or 2.3.2-p1

Exploitation Mechanism

Authorized users with email template access can exploit the vulnerability by sending harmful SQL queries, potentially gaining access to sensitive data stored in the database.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security patches provided by Magento to fix the vulnerability.
Restrict access to email templates to authorized and trusted users only.

Long-Term Security Practices

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

Patching and Updates

Magento has released security updates for versions 2.2.10 and 2.3.3 to address this vulnerability.