CVE-2021-36028CWE-91

Magento Commerce XML Injection Vulnerability Could Lead To Remote Code Execution

Critical · published September 1, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Admin privileges are the key here! An attacker with access can exploit an XML injection vulnerability in Magento Commerce to execute remote code, potentially taking over your system. 🔥 Think of it like a chef who has the keys to the kitchen and can substitute ingredients without oversight — if they add a toxic element, the whole meal becomes dangerous without anyone realizing it. 🍽️ The consequences are absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain full control of your Magento installation, allowing them to manipulate data, install malware, or even steal sensitive customer information. This isn’t just a small leak; it’s a full-blown security breach that could cripple your business!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef who has the keys to the kitchen and can substitute ingredients without oversight — if they add a toxic element, the whole meal becomes dangerous without anyone realizing it. 🍽️ Magento Commerce versions 2.4.2 and earlier, along with 2.3.7, suffer from an XML injection flaw that lets an authenticated admin user run malicious scripts, leading to remote code execution. This is like handing over the recipe book to someone who can cook up chaos without anyone watching!

What to do

The consequences are absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain full control of your Magento installation, allowing them to manipulate data, install malware, or even steal sensitive customer information. This isn’t just a small leak; it’s a full-blown security breach that could cripple your business! To secure your system, patch your Magento version to the latest release immediately. Make sure to review admin access privileges and limit them only to trusted users. Regular audits of admin actions can also help in catching any suspicious behavior early. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll have your Magento environment protected in no time! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02894 · 86.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-91 · XML Injection (aka Blind XPath Injection)
Published
2021-09-01T14:28Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 SEP 14:28Z
    Magento Commerce XML Injection Vulnerability Could Lead To Remote Code Execution
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