CVE-2023-38208: Magento Community Edition OS Command Injection Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2023-38208: Magento Open Source allows Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used. Affects magento/community-edition across 3 version ranges.
>= 2.4.4-p1, < 2.4.4-p5
>= 2.4.5-p1, < 2.4.5-p4
>= 2.4.6-p1, < 2.4.6-p2
Fixed in 2.4.4-p5, 2.4.5-p4 or 2.4.6-p2, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
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Background
Magento Community Edition 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 are vulnerable to an OS Command Injection vulnerability, which can be exploited by authenticated attackers with admin privileges.
Vulnerability Detail
Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.6-p1 (and earlier), 2.4.5-p3 (and earlier), and 2.4.4-p4 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command vulnerability. This flaw allows an authenticated attacker with admin privileges to execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of user input, which can be manipulated to execute malicious commands.
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-p52.4.4-p5composer require magento/community-edition:2.4.4-p5 -
>= 2.4.5-p1, < 2.4.5-p42.4.5-p4composer require magento/community-edition:2.4.5-p4 -
>= 2.4.6-p1, < 2.4.6-p22.4.6-p2composer require magento/community-edition:2.4.6-p2
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, limit access to the admin panel to trusted IP addresses only. This can help mitigate the risk of exploitation until the patch is applied.
Conclusion
CVE-2023-38208 represents a significant security risk for users of Magento Community Edition. It is crucial to update to the latest patched versions to mitigate the risk of exploitation. Regular monitoring and vulnerability assessments are recommended to maintain the security of your e-commerce platform.
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FAQ
CVE-2023-38208 is a vulnerability in Magento Community Edition that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands due to improper input validation.
The affected versions include Magento Community Edition 2.4.6-p1 and earlier, 2.4.5-p3 and earlier, and 2.4.4-p4 and earlier.
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to compromise the entire system.
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The CVSS score for CVE-2023-38208 is 9.1, indicating a high severity level.
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