CVE-2019-8230 Magento Remote code execution through support/output path modification

High 7.2 Published Updated

An authenticated administrator can execute arbitrary code via a crafted support/output path in Magento.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2019-8230?

CVE-2019-8230 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Magento Magento, published on 5 Nov 2019. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Magentoprior to 1.9.4.3, and Magento prior to 1.14.4.3, an authenticated user with administrative privileges to edit configuration settings can execute arbitrary code through a crafted support/output path.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8230?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including magento/core. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
magento/core PackagistAll versions1.9.4.3
magento/core PackagistAll versions1.9.4.3

Products include Magento Magento.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8230?

Upgrade magento/core to 1.9.4.3 or later.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2019-8230 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8230 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-qp43-2vhf-cj8g.

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