CVE-2024-20720: Command injection in data collector backup due to insufficient patching of CVE-2023-38208

Published Feb 15, 2024
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Updated

Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.6-p3, 2.4.5-p5, 2.4.4-p6 and earlier are affected by an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability that could lead in arbitrary code execution by an attacker. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Affected Software

24 affected componentsFixes available
Adobe Commerce=2.4.4
Adobe Commerce=2.4.4-p1
Adobe Commerce=2.4.4-p2
Adobe Commerce=2.4.4-p3
Adobe Commerce=2.4.4-p4
Adobe Commerce=2.4.4-p5
Adobe Commerce=2.4.4-p6
Adobe Commerce=2.4.5
Adobe Commerce=2.4.5-p1
Adobe Commerce=2.4.5-p2
Adobe Commerce=2.4.5-p3
Adobe Commerce=2.4.5-p4
Adobe Commerce=2.4.5-p5
Adobe Commerce=2.4.6
Adobe Commerce=2.4.6-p1
Adobe Commerce=2.4.6-p2
Adobe Commerce=2.4.6-p3
composer/magento/project-community-edition<=2.0.2
composer/magento/community-edition>=2.4.4-p1<2.4.4-p7
2.4.4-p7
composer/magento/community-edition>=2.4.5-p1<2.4.5-p6
2.4.5-p6
composer/magento/community-edition>=2.4.6-p1<2.4.6-p4
2.4.6-p4
composer/magento/community-edition=2.4.4
composer/magento/community-edition=2.4.5
composer/magento/community-edition=2.4.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/magento/community-edition to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.4-p7
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/magento/community-edition to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.5-p6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/magento/community-edition to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.6-p4

Event History

Feb 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:30 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20720?

CVE-2024-20720 is considered critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

Which versions of Adobe Commerce are affected by CVE-2024-20720?

CVE-2024-20720 affects Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.4-p1 to 2.4.4-p6, 2.4.5 solutions, and 2.4.6 versions.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-20720?

To remediate CVE-2024-20720, update Adobe Commerce to a patched version released after this vulnerability.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20720?

CVE-2024-20720 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

5

Could CVE-2024-20720 be exploited by remote attackers?

Yes, CVE-2024-20720 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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