Platform
php
Component
sylius/sylius
Fixed in
1.3.14
1.4.10
1.5.7
1.6.3
1.3.14
CVE-2019-16768 describes an information disclosure vulnerability within Sylius, a PHP-based e-commerce platform. This flaw allows internal exception messages, potentially containing database details, to be exposed to users attempting to log in. Versions of Sylius prior to 1.3.14 are affected, and an upgrade to the patched version is recommended to mitigate the risk.
The primary impact of CVE-2019-16768 is the potential exposure of sensitive internal system information. When a user encounters an error during the login process, the application may display detailed exception messages, which can inadvertently reveal database connection strings, error codes, or other internal details. While the vulnerability is rated LOW severity, this information could be leveraged by attackers to gain a better understanding of the system's architecture and potentially identify further vulnerabilities. The exposure of database details, even partial, could aid in future attacks targeting the database layer. This is particularly concerning in shared hosting environments where multiple applications might share the same database server.
CVE-2019-16768 was publicly disclosed on December 5, 2019. There is no indication of active exploitation campaigns targeting this vulnerability. No public proof-of-concept exploits have been widely reported. The vulnerability's LOW CVSS score reflects the limited impact and difficulty of exploitation.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.35% (57% percentile)
CVSS Vector
The recommended mitigation for CVE-2019-16768 is to upgrade Sylius to version 1.3.14 or later. This version includes a fix that prevents the exposure of internal exception messages. If upgrading immediately is not feasible, consider implementing a workaround by modifying the application's error handling logic to mask sensitive information in error messages displayed to users. Review and harden your Sylius application's configuration to minimize the potential for information leakage. Ensure proper access controls are in place to limit access to sensitive system resources.
Actualice Sylius a las versiones 1.3.14, 1.4.10, 1.5.7 o 1.6.3, o a una versión posterior. Esto corregirá la vulnerabilidad que expone mensajes de excepción internos durante el proceso de inicio de sesión.
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CVE-2019-16768 is a vulnerability in Sylius versions before 1.3.14 that allows internal exception messages, potentially revealing database details, to be displayed to users during login.
Yes, if you are using Sylius version 1.3.9 or earlier, you are affected by this information disclosure vulnerability.
Upgrade Sylius to version 1.3.14 or later to resolve this vulnerability. If immediate upgrade is not possible, implement a workaround to mask sensitive information in error messages.
There is currently no evidence of active exploitation campaigns targeting CVE-2019-16768.
Refer to the Sylius security advisories on their official website or GitHub repository for detailed information and updates regarding CVE-2019-16768.
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