#VU55742 Improper Authorization in Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento Commerce) and Magento Open Source - CVE-2021-36029

Vulnerability identifier: #VU55742

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36029

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento Commerce)
Web applications / E-Commerce systems
Magento Open Source
Web applications / E-Commerce systems

Vendor: Magento, Inc
Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient authorization checks. A remote administrator can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento Commerce): 2.3.0 - 2.3.7, 2.4.0 - 2.4.2-p1

Magento Open Source: 2.3.0 - 2.3.7, 2.4.2 - 2.4.2-p1

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External links
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb21-64.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.