CVE-2022-35698CWE-79

Adobe Commerce Stored XSS Arbitrary code execution

Critical · published October 14, 2022

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
15%
Percentile
96.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A Stored Cross-site Scripting flaw in Adobe Commerce could let attackers run wild in your application without any user interaction! 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky gremlin slipping a malicious note into the employee inbox — once the note is read, it can cause chaos without anyone realizing it. It's a recipe for disaster! This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code post-authentication, meaning they could gain access to sensitive data or even take control of your entire system. Imagine a thief who has gotten through the front door and now has free rein over your valuables — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky gremlin slipping a malicious note into the employee inbox — once the note is read, it can cause chaos without anyone realizing it. It's a recipe for disaster! Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.4-p1 and earlier, as well as 2.4.5 and earlier, contain a stored XSS vulnerability that enables attackers to execute arbitrary code without needing user interaction, once authenticated.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code post-authentication, meaning they could gain access to sensitive data or even take control of your entire system. Imagine a thief who has gotten through the front door and now has free rein over your valuables — absolutely devastating! Immediately patch to the latest version of Adobe Commerce to mitigate this issue. Review user permissions and ensure no unnecessary access has been granted. Regularly audit your application for XSS vulnerabilities to stay ahead! You've got this! With these steps, you'll lock down your application and keep those gremlins at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.14580 · 96.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Published
2022-10-14T19:48Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 OCT 19:48Z
    Adobe Commerce Stored XSS Arbitrary code execution
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