CVE-2021-36035CWE-20

Magento Commerce Stock Media Improper Input Validation Could Lead To Remote Code Execution

Critical · published September 1, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafted request from an admin could trigger remote code execution in Magento Commerce! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel manager who can unlock any room but decides to use their master key to break into the vault instead. In this case, the master key is the admin privilege, and the vault is the Adobe Stock API, where a clever attacker could exploit a small oversight to gain complete control. The consequences are absolutely devastating – an attacker could run arbitrary code on your server, potentially leading to data theft, service disruption, or even total takeover of your system. This vulnerability could turn your secure environment into a playground for attackers if exploited!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel manager who can unlock any room but decides to use their master key to break into the vault instead. In this case, the master key is the admin privilege, and the vault is the Adobe Stock API, where a clever attacker could exploit a small oversight to gain complete control. This vulnerability stems from improper input validation within the Adobe Stock API in various Magento Commerce versions. Admin users who have access can craft requests that bypass normal checks, allowing for remote code execution.

What to do

The consequences are absolutely devastating – an attacker could run arbitrary code on your server, potentially leading to data theft, service disruption, or even total takeover of your system. This vulnerability could turn your secure environment into a playground for attackers if exploited! Immediately upgrade your Magento Commerce to version 2.4.3 or later to patch this vulnerability. Review your admin access logs and ensure that only trusted personnel have admin rights. Regularly audit API usage and permissions! You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your system and reclaim your peace of mind. 🛡️

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
0.02807 · 86.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2021-09-01T14:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 SEP 14:30Z
    Magento Commerce Stock Media Improper Input Validation Could Lead To Remote Code Execution
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