CVE-2023-29293: Magento Community Edition - Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2023-29293: Magento Open Source affected by Improper Input Validation. Affects magento/community-edition across 2 version ranges.
>= 2.4.4-p1, < 2.4.4-p4
>= 2.4.5-p1, < 2.4.5-p3
Fixed in 2.4.4-p4 or 2.4.5-p3, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
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Background
Magento is a widely used open-source e-commerce platform that enables businesses to create and manage online stores. It offers a range of features including product management, customer management, and order processing. However, certain versions of Magento Community Edition have been found to be vulnerable to an improper input validation issue, which could allow an attacker with admin privileges to bypass security features and impact the availability of specific user features.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from improper input validation in Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.6 and earlier, 2.4.5-p2 and earlier, and 2.4.4-p3 and earlier. This flaw could allow an admin privileged attacker to exploit the system, potentially leading to a security feature bypass. The exploitation does not require user interaction, making it a significant risk for affected installations. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-20, indicating issues related to improper input validation.
How To Fix
Fixed versions by release line
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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>= 2.4.4-p1, < 2.4.4-p42.4.4-p4composer require magento/community-edition:2.4.4-p4 -
>= 2.4.5-p1, < 2.4.5-p32.4.5-p3composer require magento/community-edition:2.4.5-p3
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, administrators can limit access to the admin panel to trusted IP addresses or implement additional security measures to monitor admin activities. However, the best course of action is to apply the patch as soon as possible.
Conclusion
The improper input validation vulnerability in Magento Community Edition poses a significant risk to users with admin privileges. It is crucial to update to the latest patched versions to ensure the security of your e-commerce platform. Regular monitoring and proactive security measures are essential to protect against such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
CVE-2023-29293 is a vulnerability in Magento Community Edition that involves improper input validation, allowing admin privileged attackers to bypass security features.
The affected versions include Adobe Commerce 2.4.6 and earlier, 2.4.5-p2 and earlier, and 2.4.4-p3 and earlier.
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Update your Magento installation to the latest patched version as soon as possible to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.
The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 2.7, indicating a low severity level.
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