External risk intelligence

Adobe Commerce Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE advisoryKnown Exploit

CVE-2022-24086

Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source are affected by an input validation flaw in the checkout process, allowing unauthorized code execution. This exposes businesses to data compromise and operational disruption. Attackers can exploit this remotely, posing a significant risk to affected systems.

5Halo Surface Signal

Adobe Commerce

before 2.3.02.3.3 to 2.3.62.4.0 to 2.4.22.3.72.4.32.3.6 and earlier

External exposure likelihood

Halo Surface Signal score for CVE-2022-24086

Adobe Commerce and Magento are widely deployed as public-facing e-commerce web platforms. The vulnerability exists in the checkout process, which is a core, internet-exposed function of any web-based storefront designed to be accessible to public users.

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source are affected by a vulnerability related to how they validate user input during the checkout process. This flaw can permit unauthorized code execution on the affected systems. This could lead to the compromise of business data and the disruption of e-commerce operations.

  • Vulnerable Adobe Commerce, Magento
  • Flaw allows arbitrary code execution
  • Business impact includes data compromise

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An improper input validation vulnerability exists in Adobe Commerce during the checkout process. This vulnerability can be exploited without requiring user interaction. Successful exploitation could lead to an attacker gaining control of the system.

  • Exposure via checkout process.
  • Attacker gains arbitrary code execution.
  • System compromise results.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

This vulnerability in Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source allows for arbitrary code execution without any user interaction. The vulnerability is present in the checkout process, a critical function for online businesses. Exploitation could lead to significant compromise of business systems and data.

  • Likely attacker skill level: Low.
  • Required access or conditions: None.
  • Business risk or urgency: High.

Priority actions

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

An improper input validation vulnerability has been identified in Adobe Commerce and Magento versions prior to 2.3.7-p2 and 2.4.3-p1. This vulnerability, which does not require user interaction for exploitation, can lead to arbitrary code execution. The identified risk is associated with external access due to the vulnerability's presence in the checkout process.

  • Identify exposed Adobe Commerce and Magento assets.
  • Reduce exposure or isolate risk.
  • Apply vendor fixes, verify, and monitor.

Frequently asked questions

What is Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source?

Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source are e-commerce platforms used by businesses to build and manage online stores. They provide the functionality needed for selling products and processing transactions online.

What is the weakness in CVE-2022-24086?

CVE-2022-24086 is an improper input validation vulnerability. This means the software doesn't correctly check the data it receives, potentially allowing malicious input to cause unintended actions, such as executing arbitrary code.

How can an attacker exploit this CVE?

This vulnerability can be exploited during the checkout process. Exploitation does not require any specific user interaction, meaning an attacker could potentially trigger it remotely through the checkout function.

Who should care about this external-facing vulnerability?

Organizations using Adobe Commerce or Magento Open Source, especially those with internet-facing e-commerce websites, should be concerned. The Halo Surface Signal indicates this vulnerability is very likely to be exposed externally because the checkout process is a public-facing function.

What's the first step for running this technology?

The first step is to identify any Adobe Commerce or Magento assets that are exposed externally. Subsequently, consider reducing their exposure or isolating the risk, and then apply the vendor's recommended fixes.

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