#VU55755 Input validation error in Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento Commerce) and Magento Open Source


Published: 2021-08-10

Vulnerability identifier: #VU55755

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36042

CWE-ID: CWE-20

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

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote administrator can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento Commerce): 2.4.0 - 2.4.2-p1, 2.3.0 - 2.3.7

Magento Open Source: 2.4.2 - 2.4.2-p1, 2.3.0 - 2.3.7


External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb21-64.html


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.


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