CVE-2019-8229

CVE-2019-8229 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

In Magento prior to 1.9.4.3, and Magento prior to 1.14.4.3, an authenticated user with administrative privileges to edit product attributes can execute arbitrary code through crafted layout updates.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8229?
In Magento prior to 1.9.4.3, and Magento prior to 1.14.4.3, an authenticated user with administrative privileges to edit product attributes can execute arbitrary code through crafted layout updates.
How severe is CVE-2019-8229?
CVE-2019-8229 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-2019-8229 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-8229?
CVE-2019-8229 primarily affects Magento. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8229?
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-2019-8229 published?
CVE-2019-8229 was published on 2019-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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