CVE-2019-8233

CVE-2019-8233 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Magento with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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

In Magento 2.2 prior to 2.2.10, Magento 2.3 prior to 2.3.3 or 2.3.2-p1, an unauthenticated user can inject arbitrary JavaScript code as a result of the sanitization engine ignoring HTML comments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8233?
In Magento 2.2 prior to 2.2.10, Magento 2.3 prior to 2.3.3 or 2.3.2-p1, an unauthenticated user can inject arbitrary JavaScript code as a result of the sanitization engine ignoring HTML comments.
How severe is CVE-2019-8233?
CVE-2019-8233 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-8233 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-8233?
CVE-2019-8233 primarily affects Magento. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8233?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-8233 published?
CVE-2019-8233 was published on 2019-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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