CVE-2023-29297CWE-1336

Admin-to-admin stored XSS via cache poisoning

Critical · published June 15, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An authenticated admin can execute arbitrary code with no user interaction needed! This vulnerability lurking in Adobe Commerce could easily let a bad actor take control. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel front desk clerk who can access any room without a keycard. If someone manages to get close to that clerk, they could waltz right into any suite without anyone batting an eye. 🏨 This is absolutely devastating! An attacker could manipulate system files, alter settings, or even exfiltrate sensitive data, leaving your platform in shambles. With such power in the wrong hands, it could lead to significant data breaches and operational havoc.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel front desk clerk who can access any room without a keycard. If someone manages to get close to that clerk, they could waltz right into any suite without anyone batting an eye. 🏨 This CVE allows an attacker with admin privileges to bypass safeguards in Adobe Commerce's template engine, leading to unauthorized code execution. Essentially, the system fails to properly neutralize special elements that can be used maliciously.

What to do

This is absolutely devastating! An attacker could manipulate system files, alter settings, or even exfiltrate sensitive data, leaving your platform in shambles. With such power in the wrong hands, it could lead to significant data breaches and operational havoc. To patch this vulnerability, update to Adobe Commerce version 2.4.6 or later if you haven’t yet. As an immediate step, audit admin accounts and ensure that only trusted personnel have administrative access. Regularly review your security settings and templates to identify any potential weaknesses. You’ve got this! With these steps, you can secure your Adobe Commerce environment 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
0.01354 · 71.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-1336 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine
Published
2023-06-15T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JUN 00:00Z
    Admin-to-admin stored XSS via cache poisoning
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