CVE-2024-20758 in Commerce
Summary
by MITRE • 04/10/2024
Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.6-p4, 2.4.5-p6, 2.4.4-p7, 2.4.7-beta3 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction, but the attack complexity is high.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/07/2025
Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.6-p4, 2.4.5-p6, 2.4.4-p7, 2.4.7-beta3 and earlier contain a critical Improper Input Validation vulnerability classified as CVE-2024-20758 that presents a significant security risk to affected systems. This vulnerability resides in the application's input handling mechanisms and allows for arbitrary code execution when exploited. The flaw specifically manifests in how the system processes user-supplied data, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject and execute unauthorized code within the context of the current user account. The vulnerability's classification under CWE-20 indicates a fundamental weakness in input validation practices where the application fails to properly sanitize or validate incoming data before processing. This weakness directly enables attackers to bypass normal security controls and execute malicious payloads with the privileges of the affected user.
The exploitation of this vulnerability does not require any user interaction, making it particularly dangerous as it can be triggered automatically without victim engagement. However, the attack complexity is noted as high, suggesting that sophisticated techniques or specific conditions may be necessary to successfully exploit the flaw. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple code execution to potentially compromise the entire application environment, as the execution occurs within the current user context which may have elevated privileges depending on the system configuration. This particular weakness aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 which covers command and scripting interpreter for execution, and T1203 which involves exploiting weaknesses in software applications. The high attack complexity indicates that while the vulnerability exists, it likely requires specific conditions or advanced exploitation techniques that may include bypassing additional security controls or leveraging other vulnerabilities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify application functionality, or establish persistence within the affected systems. Organizations running these vulnerable versions of Adobe Commerce face significant risk of data breaches, system compromise, and potential lateral movement within their network infrastructure. The vulnerability's presence in multiple version lines including beta releases indicates a widespread issue that affects both production and development environments. Security teams must prioritize immediate remediation efforts to address this flaw, as the potential for exploitation increases with the availability of the vulnerability details in public threat intelligence feeds. The lack of user interaction requirement makes this vulnerability particularly concerning for automated attack scenarios where threat actors can leverage it without the need for social engineering or phishing campaigns.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying the latest security patches released by Adobe, implementing network segmentation to limit access to affected systems, and monitoring for suspicious activity patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The patch management process should be prioritized to ensure all affected versions are updated promptly, with particular attention to the beta releases that may not have received the same level of security review. Additional defensive measures should include enhanced input validation controls, web application firewalls, and regular security assessments to identify any potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's classification as an input validation flaw emphasizes the importance of robust data sanitization practices and comprehensive security testing throughout the software development lifecycle. Security monitoring should focus on unusual execution patterns, unexpected file modifications, and unauthorized access attempts that could indicate successful exploitation of this vulnerability.