#VU53198 Path traversal in Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento Commerce) and Magento Open Source - CVE-2021-28584

Vulnerability identifier: #VU53198

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28584

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento Commerce)
Web applications / E-Commerce systems
Magento Open Source
Web applications / E-Commerce systems

Vendor: Magento, Inc
Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote administrator to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote authenticated administrator  can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento Commerce): 2.3.0 - 2.3.6-p1, 2.4.0 - 2.4.2

Magento Open Source: 2.3.0 - 2.3.6-p1, 2.4.0 - 2.4.2

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External links
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb21-30.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.