CVE-2023-38221: Magento Open Source SQL Injection Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2023-38221: Magento Open Source allows SQL Injection. Affects magento/community-edition across 4 version ranges.
>= 2.4.4-p1, < 2.4.4-p6
>= 2.4.5-p1, < 2.4.5-p5
>= 2.4.6-p1, < 2.4.6-p3
>= 2.4.7-beta1, < 2.4.7-beta2
Fixed in 4 releases; the minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
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Background
Magento Open Source is a widely used 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 Open Source are vulnerable to SQL injection attacks, which can compromise the security of the application and its data.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-38221 arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing an authenticated attacker with admin privileges to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a high attack complexity, necessitating advanced knowledge of tooling beyond the standard user interface. The affected versions include Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.7-beta1 and earlier, 2.4.6-p2 and earlier, 2.4.5-p4 and earlier, and 2.4.4-p5 and earlier.
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-p62.4.4-p6composer require magento/community-edition:2.4.4-p6 -
>= 2.4.5-p1, < 2.4.5-p52.4.5-p5composer require magento/community-edition:2.4.5-p5 -
>= 2.4.6-p1, < 2.4.6-p32.4.6-p3composer require magento/community-edition:2.4.6-p3 -
>= 2.4.7-beta1, < 2.4.7-beta22.4.7-beta2composer require magento/community-edition:2.4.7-beta2
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, restrict access to the admin panel to trusted IP addresses and monitor logs for any suspicious activity. However, this is not a permanent solution and should not replace applying the patch.
Conclusion
The CVE-2023-38221 vulnerability in Magento Open Source poses a significant risk due to its potential for SQL injection attacks. It is crucial for users of affected versions to apply the necessary updates to safeguard their applications. Regular monitoring and using tools like Vulert can help maintain security against such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
CVE-2023-38221 is a vulnerability in Magento Open Source that allows SQL injection, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution by an authenticated attacker.
Affected versions include Magento 2.4.7-beta1 and earlier, 2.4.6-p2 and earlier, 2.4.5-p4 and earlier, and 2.4.4-p5 and earlier.
SQL injection is a code injection technique that exploits vulnerabilities in an application's software by allowing an attacker to interfere with the queries that an application makes to its database.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. Without requiring access to the code or installation, you can check your application using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
If immediate updates are not possible, implement access restrictions to the admin panel and monitor for any unusual activities as a temporary workaround.
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