CVE-2019-7139 Scanner
CVE-2019-7139 Scanner - SQL Injection vulnerability in Magento
Short Info
Level
Critical
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
1 minute
Time Interval
9 days 3 hours
Scan only one
Domain, IPv4
Toolbox
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Magento is a widely-used e-commerce platform that enables businesses worldwide to foster their online presence and grow their online sales. It offers a range of features for creating and managing an online store, including catalog management, marketing and promotional tools, checkout and shipping services, and much more. Designed for performance and scalability, it supports large scale businesses and online retailers of various sizes. Magento is utilized by businesses seeking customizable and flexible solutions for e-commerce merchant needs. It integrates seamlessly with third-party solutions, catering to a broad base of developers and merchants looking for adaptability and extensibility. In addition, Magento's open-source nature affords companies the freedom to innovate while harnessing its community and emerging technologies.
SQL Injection (SQLi) is a critical vulnerability where malicious actors can influence the queries an application sends to a database, executing unauthorized or arbitrary queries. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass application authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive information, and potentially alter database content. Its exploitation harnesses poorly sanitized input parameters where SQL commands can be injected. Blind-based or time-based SQLi methods often reveal such vulnerabilities through inference. An attack does not typically require authorization; hence it poses a significant risk to applications handling sensitive data. When successful, it grants attackers unauthorized access to user credentials, transaction logs, or personal information, threatening the integrity and confidentiality of the data stored.
The vulnerability in Magento allows unauthenticated users to execute SQL statements through input fields that lack sufficient validation. The affected endpoint involves product-related synchronization requests within the catalog module. Malicious input is embedded in certain query parameters of URLs handling synchronization actions. The vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating specific ID parameters, creating substantially long waiting periods indicating successful injection attempts. Technical indicators include unusual delay in response upon injection of sleep functions or the use of union select statements. These cues signal potential SQLi, highlighting the capabilities for arbitrary database interaction.
Exploiting this SQL Injection vulnerability could result in severe data breaches, compromising both proprietary shop information and customer personal data. Attackers may read system configurations, change critical business data, and manipulate transaction details. They can acquire sensitive information such as business records and customer credentials-or inject malicious scripts that perpetuate further attacks within server-side databases. Furthermore, exhaustive exploits can lead to service disruptions, potential data loss, or corruption, consequentially impacting business operations and reputation. Without rectification, affected parties could face substantial legal, financial, and operational repercussions.
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