CVE-2021-21014CWE-434

Magento Commerce Arbitrary Folder Empty Could Lead To Arbitrary Code Execution

Critical · published February 11, 2021

CVSS v3.0
9.1
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Imagine an attacker slipping a malicious file past your defenses! With a file upload restriction bypass in Magento, authenticated users could run wild with arbitrary code execution. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef allows customers to sneak in their own ingredients without checking them. If the chef isn’t careful, someone could contaminate the whole dish without a second thought! In this case, an authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any code they want, potentially compromising the entire admin console and wreaking havoc on your e-commerce platform. The implications are absolutely devastating: sensitive data could be stolen, and the integrity of your site could be completely undermined!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef allows customers to sneak in their own ingredients without checking them. If the chef isn’t careful, someone could contaminate the whole dish without a second thought! This vulnerability in Magento allows an authenticated user to bypass file upload restrictions, enabling them to execute arbitrary code. It affects Magento versions 2.4.1 and earlier, 2.4.0-p1 and earlier, and 2.3.6 and earlier.

What to do

In this case, an authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any code they want, potentially compromising the entire admin console and wreaking havoc on your e-commerce platform. The implications are absolutely devastating: sensitive data could be stolen, and the integrity of your site could be completely undermined! To mitigate this risk, update your Magento installation to the latest version immediately. Ensure that your file upload validation processes are robust and that only trusted uploads are permitted. Regularly audit your access controls to limit who can upload files in the first place. 🛡️ You've got this! By following these steps, you'll be on your way to securing your Magento setup in no time. 💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04213 · 90.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2021-02-11T20:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 FEB 20:17Z
    Magento Commerce Arbitrary Folder Empty Could Lead To Arbitrary Code Execution
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