CVE-2024-45116: Magento Community Edition Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2024-45116: Magento Open Source Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Affects magento/community-edition across 4 version ranges.
< 2.4.4-p11
>= 2.4.5-p1, < 2.4.5-p10
>= 2.4.6-p1, < 2.4.6-p8
>= 2.4.7-beta1, < 2.4.7-p3
Fixed in 4 releases; the minimum fixed version depends 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 provides businesses with a flexible shopping cart system, control over the look and feel of their online store, and a wide range of functionalities. It is designed to be scalable and customizable, making it a popular choice for both small and large businesses. However, like many web applications, Magento is susceptible to security vulnerabilities, including Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), which can compromise the integrity and confidentiality of user data.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-45116 affects multiple versions of Magento Open Source, specifically versions 2.4.7-p2, 2.4.6-p7, 2.4.5-p9, 2.4.4-p10, and earlier. This XSS vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker if they can trick a user into clicking a specially crafted link or submitting a malicious form. Once executed, the malicious scripts run within the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing the attacker to steal sensitive information or manipulate user sessions. The exploitation of this vulnerability requires user interaction, making it a moderate risk but still significant for affected users.
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-p112.4.4-p11composer require magento/community-edition:2.4.4-p11 -
>= 2.4.5-p1, < 2.4.5-p102.4.5-p10composer require magento/community-edition:2.4.5-p10 -
>= 2.4.6-p1, < 2.4.6-p82.4.6-p8composer require magento/community-edition:2.4.6-p8 -
>= 2.4.7-beta1, < 2.4.7-p32.4.7-p3composer require magento/community-edition:2.4.7-p3
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can implement input validation and sanitization on forms and links to mitigate the risk of XSS attacks. However, this is not a substitute for applying the necessary updates.
Conclusion
The CVE-2024-45116 vulnerability poses a significant risk to users of Magento Community Edition due to its potential for exploitation through XSS attacks. It is crucial for users to update their installations to the latest patched versions to safeguard their applications and user data. Regular monitoring and vulnerability assessments, such as those provided by Vulert, can help maintain security in open-source software.
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FAQ
XSS is a security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, potentially compromising their data and sessions.
You can check your Magento version against the affected versions listed in the vulnerability details. Additionally, you can use Vulert to monitor and alert for vulnerabilities in your software.
Failure to address this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data, loss of user trust, and potential legal ramifications.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
If an immediate update is not possible, consider implementing input validation and sanitization as a temporary measure to reduce the risk of exploitation.
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