CVE-2019-7881

CVE-2019-7881 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Magento with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

A cross-site scripting mitigation bypass exists in Magento 2.1 prior to 2.1.18, Magento 2.2 prior to 2.2.9, Magento 2.3 prior to 2.3.2. This could be exploited by an authenticated user to escalate privileges (admin vs. admin XSS attack).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7881?
A cross-site scripting mitigation bypass exists in Magento 2.1 prior to 2.1.18, Magento 2.2 prior to 2.2.9, Magento 2.3 prior to 2.3.2. This could be exploited by an authenticated user to escalate privileges (admin vs. admin XSS attack).
How severe is CVE-2019-7881?
CVE-2019-7881 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-7881 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-7881?
CVE-2019-7881 affects Magento. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7881?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-7881 published?
CVE-2019-7881 was published on 2019-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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