CVE-2021-36034: Magento Commerce Improper Input Validation 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 improper input validation vulnerability. An attacker with admin privileges can upload a specially crafted file 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-2021-36034?

CVE-2021-36034 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Magento Commerce versions 2.4.2 (and earlier), 2.4.2-p1 (and earlier), and 2.3.7 (and earlier) that allows an attacker with admin privileges to achieve remote code execution.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-36034?

Magento Commerce versions 2.4.2 (and earlier), 2.4.2-p1 (and earlier), and 2.3.7 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2021-36034.

3

How severe is CVE-2021-36034?

CVE-2021-36034 has a severity rating of 7.2 (critical).

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-36034?

An attacker with admin privileges can exploit CVE-2021-36034 by uploading a specially crafted file to achieve remote code execution.

5

Is there a fix or patch available for CVE-2021-36034?

Yes, a fix or patch is available for CVE-2021-36034. It is recommended to update Magento Commerce to a version that includes the fix.

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