A database of Magento 1 and 2 extensions with known security vulnerabilities, enabling automated detection of insecure third-party modules.
MageVulnDB is a database listing Magento 1 and 2 third-party extensions with known security vulnerabilities. It helps merchants and developers identify insecure modules in their Magento installations to prevent exploits like Magecart skimming attacks. The project provides both human-readable CSV lists and integration with n98-magerun for automated scanning.
Magento store owners, developers, and agencies responsible for maintaining secure Magento 1 or Magento 2 e-commerce sites.
It fills a critical gap by offering a centralized, programmatically accessible source of extension vulnerability data, unlike general security advisories. The integration with n98-magerun allows for easy, ongoing security checks without requiring Composer or disrupting existing workflows.
List of Magento extensions with known security issues.
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The project directly plugs into n98-magerun with a dedicated command (dev:module:security), allowing for quick scans without manual data fetching, as shown in the usage section with clear installation steps.
It provides clear exit codes (0 for no vulnerabilities, 1 for found, 2 for data load failure) that can be used to fail builds in continuous integration pipelines, enhancing automated security checks.
Includes exploitation URLs in the CSV, enabling developers to search server logs for signs of malicious activity related to specific vulnerabilities, adding practical forensic value.
Uses a lightweight CSV structure that's easy to browse and extend, avoiding maintenance bottlenecks as emphasized in the philosophy section, ensuring the data remains actionable.
Only includes vulnerabilities with verified proof or active exploitation, as stated in the contributing guidelines, meaning newly disclosed issues might not be added until confirmed, leaving a coverage gap.
Requires installation and configuration of n98-magerun, which can be a hurdle for teams not familiar with it; the alternative one-line script for Magento 1 is less user-friendly and not available for Magento 2.
Modules without proper version numbers (e.g., prefixed with an underscore, like Mirasvit) are handled suboptimally, leading to potential false negatives, as admitted in the FAQ about versioning issues.