CVE-2019-16768 Internal exception message exposure for login action in Sylius

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Attackers can view internal system details via login error messages, potentially aiding further attacks.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2019-16768?

CVE-2019-16768 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sylius, published on 5 Dec 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In affected versions of Sylius, exception messages from internal exceptions (like database exception) are wrapped by \Symfony\Component\Security\Core\Exception\AuthenticationServiceException and propagated through the system to UI. Therefore, some internal system information may leak and be visible to the customer. A validation message with the exception details will be presented to the user when one will try to log into the shop. This has been patched in versions 1.3.14, 1.4.10, 1.5.7, and 1.6.3.

Weakness: CWE-209

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16768?

8 open source packages ship an affected version, including sylius/sylius. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
sylius/sylius PackagistAll versions1.3.14
sylius/sylius PackagistAll versions1.3.14
sylius/sylius PackagistFrom 1.4.01.4.10
sylius/sylius PackagistFrom 1.4.01.4.10
sylius/sylius PackagistFrom 1.5.01.5.7
sylius/sylius PackagistFrom 1.5.01.5.7
2 more packages
sylius/sylius PackagistFrom 1.6.01.6.3
sylius/sylius PackagistFrom 1.6.01.6.3

Products include Sylius Sylius.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16768?

Upgrade sylius/sylius to a fixed version for your release line: 1.3.14, 1.4.10, 1.5.7 or 1.6.3.

Is CVE-2019-16768 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16768 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3r8j-pmch-5j2h.

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