CVE-2023-38249: Magento Community Edition SQL Injection Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2023-38249: 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 Community Edition is a widely used open-source eCommerce 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 susceptible to SQL injection vulnerabilities, which can compromise the security of the application and its data.
Vulnerability Detail
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 are affected by an SQL Injection vulnerability. This flaw arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing an authenticated attacker with admin privileges to execute arbitrary code. The exploitation does not require user interaction, but it necessitates advanced knowledge of tooling beyond the standard user interface. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 8.0, indicating a high severity level.
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
If immediate patching is not possible, consider restricting access to the admin panel to trusted IP addresses only, thereby reducing the risk of exploitation. Additionally, ensure that your application is monitored for unusual activities.
Conclusion
The SQL Injection vulnerability in Magento Community Edition poses a significant risk to users, particularly those with admin access. It is essential to update to the latest patched versions to mitigate this risk. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and identifying vulnerabilities in your applications effectively.
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FAQ
SQL Injection is a type of security vulnerability that allows an attacker to interfere with the queries that an application makes to its database.
You can check if your application is affected by using Vulert, which monitors open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to analyze your composer.lock file.
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential control over the affected system.
Yes, it is crucial to update to the patched versions as soon as possible to protect your application from potential attacks.
Yes, Vulert allows you to check for vulnerabilities without requiring an account, making it easy to monitor your applications.
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