CVE-2020-9578

Magento versions 2.3.4 and earlier, 2.2.11 and earlier (see note), 1.14.4.4 and earlier, and 1.9.4.4 and earlier have a command injection vulnerability

published June 26, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky command injection vulnerability is lurking in Magento versions 2.3.4 and earlier, just waiting for a chance to pounce! Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to place orders directly into the kitchen without any checks — a single misleading order could lead to a complete kitchen disaster! If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could run any code they desire on your server. This means they could access sensitive data, disrupt services, or even take complete control of your system, and that's absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to place orders directly into the kitchen without any checks — a single misleading order could lead to a complete kitchen disaster! This command injection vulnerability allows attackers to send malicious commands through monitored inputs, leading to arbitrary code execution on the server without proper validation.

What to do

If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could run any code they desire on your server. This means they could access sensitive data, disrupt services, or even take complete control of your system, and that's absolutely devastating! To secure your Magento installation, immediately update to versions 2.3.5 or 2.4.0. If you’re using the earlier series, be sure to patch to the latest available release. Regularly audit your system for any signs of unauthorized access. 🛡️ You've got this! Staying proactive with updates keeps your online store resilient and secure! 🔒

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05720 · 93.0th percentile
Published
2020-06-26T20:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 JUN 20:20Z
    Magento versions 2.3.4 and earlier, 2.2.11 and earlier (see note), 1.14.4.4 and earlier, and 1.9.4.4 and earlier have a command injection vulnerability
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