CVE-2019-7942

CVE-2019-7942 is a high-severity vulnerability in Magento with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability 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. An authenticated user with admin privileges to create or edit a product can execute arbitrary code via malicious XML layout updates.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7942?
A remote code execution vulnerability 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. An authenticated user with admin privileges to create or edit a product can execute arbitrary code via malicious XML layout updates.
How severe is CVE-2019-7942?
CVE-2019-7942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-7942 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-7942?
CVE-2019-7942 affects Magento. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7942?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-7942 published?
CVE-2019-7942 was published on 2019-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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