CVE-2021-36033CWE-91

Magento Commerce Widgets Module XML Injection Vulnerability Could Lead To Remote Code Execution

Critical · published September 1, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An attacker with admin privileges can exploit a sneaky XML Injection flaw in Magento's Widgets Module, leading to full remote code execution! Think of it like a sneaky chef who has the kitchen keys – they can slip a dangerous recipe into the menu without anyone noticing. It's a recipe for disaster if not caught! With this vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on your server, potentially leading to data theft, full system compromise, or even a complete takeover of your e-commerce operations. It's absolutely devastating for both businesses and customers alike!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky chef who has the kitchen keys – they can slip a dangerous recipe into the menu without anyone noticing. It's a recipe for disaster if not caught! This XML Injection vulnerability allows an attacker with admin rights to craft and inject malicious scripts into the application, enabling remote code execution. Effectively, they can run harmful commands as if they were the admin themselves.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on your server, potentially leading to data theft, full system compromise, or even a complete takeover of your e-commerce operations. It's absolutely devastating for both businesses and customers alike! To protect yourself, immediately upgrade Magento Commerce to version 2.4.2-p2 or 2.3.7-p1. Additionally, review your admin users and ensure only trusted individuals have access. Regularly audit your system for any suspicious activities! You've got this! Secure your Magento environment, and you'll be back in control 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
0.03122 · 87.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-91 · XML Injection (aka Blind XPath Injection)
Published
2021-09-01T14:28Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 SEP 14:28Z
    Magento Commerce Widgets Module XML Injection Vulnerability Could Lead To Remote Code Execution
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