CVE-2025-54263: Magento Community Edition Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2025-54263: Magento provides incorrect authorization through a security feature bypass. Affects magento/community-edition across 4 version ranges.
< 2.4.6-p13
>= 2.4.7-beta1, < 2.4.7-p8
>= 2.4.8-beta1, < 2.4.8-p3
>= 2.4.9-alpha1, < 2.4.9-alpha3
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 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 have been found to be vulnerable to an Incorrect Authorization issue, which could allow low-privileged attackers to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from incorrect authorization mechanisms within Magento versions 2.4.9-alpha2, 2.4.8-p2, 2.4.7-p7, 2.4.6-p12, 2.4.5-p14, 2.4.4-p15 and earlier. This flaw enables attackers with low privileges to exploit the system without requiring user interaction, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data.
How To Fix
Fixed versions by release line
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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< 2.4.6-p132.4.6-p13composer require magento/community-edition:2.4.6-p13 -
>= 2.4.7-beta1, < 2.4.7-p82.4.7-p8composer require magento/community-edition:2.4.7-p8 -
>= 2.4.8-beta1, < 2.4.8-p32.4.8-p3composer require magento/community-edition:2.4.8-p3 -
>= 2.4.9-alpha1, < 2.4.9-alpha32.4.9-alpha3composer require magento/community-edition:2.4.9-alpha3
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, it is recommended to review user permissions and restrict access to sensitive areas of the application until the patch is applied. Additionally, consider implementing additional security layers such as two-factor authentication.
Conclusion
The Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Magento poses significant risks to users of affected versions. It is crucial to apply the necessary updates to safeguard against unauthorized access. Regular monitoring and security practices should be employed to maintain the integrity of your e-commerce platform.
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FAQ
CVE-2025-54263 is a vulnerability in Magento that allows low-privileged attackers to bypass authorization mechanisms and gain unauthorized access.
Affected versions include Magento 2.4.9-alpha2, 2.4.8-p2, 2.4.7-p7, 2.4.6-p12, 2.4.5-p14, 2.4.4-p15 and earlier.
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The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 8.1, indicating a high severity level.
If immediate updates are not possible, review user permissions and implement additional security measures to mitigate risks.
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