CVE-2021-36022: Magento Commerce Widgets Update Layout XML Injection Vulnerability Could Lead To Remote Code Execution

Published Sep 1, 2021
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Updated

Magento Commerce versions 2.4.2 (and earlier), 2.4.2-p1 (and earlier) and 2.3.7 (and earlier) are affected by an XML Injection vulnerability in the Widgets Update Layout. An attacker with admin privileges can trigger a specially crafted script to achieve remote code execution.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Adobe Adobe Commerce>=2.3.0<=2.3.7
Adobe Adobe Commerce>=2.4.0<=2.4.2
Adobe Adobe Commerce=2.4.2-p1
Adobe Magento Open Source>=2.3.0<=2.3.7
Adobe Magento Open Source>=2.4.0<=2.4.2
Adobe Magento Open Source=2.4.2-p1

Event History

Sep 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-36022?

CVE-2021-36022 is an XML Injection vulnerability in Magento Commerce versions 2.4.2 (and earlier), 2.4.2-p1 (and earlier), and 2.3.7 (and earlier).

2

How does CVE-2021-36022 affect Magento Commerce?

CVE-2021-36022 allows an attacker with admin privileges to trigger a specially crafted script, leading to remote code execution.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36022?

CVE-2021-36022 has a severity rating of 7.2, which is classified as critical.

4

Which versions of Magento Commerce are affected by CVE-2021-36022?

Magento Commerce versions 2.4.2 (and earlier), 2.4.2-p1 (and earlier), and 2.3.7 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2021-36022.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-36022?

To fix CVE-2021-36022, update to the latest version of Magento Commerce (2.4.3 or 2.3.8) or apply the available patches provided by Magento.

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