CVE-2021-36042: adobe adobe commerce Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 9.1v3.1CriticalModified
Published 01-09-2021Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-36042 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in adobe adobe commerce. EPSS estimates a 2.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.1/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
2.47%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 01-09-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
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 in the API File Option Upload Extension. An attacker with Admin privileges can achieve unrestricted file upload which can result in remote code execution.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsCritical 9.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.2–9.1
- NVDNIST7.2HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
Medium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.47%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
84%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.47% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score2.47%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous TypeThe product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
Affected systems
Adobe3 products
- adobe commerce≥ 2.3.0, ≤ 2.3.7 | ≥ 2.4.0, ≤ 2.4.2 | 2.4.2:p1
- magento_commerce≥ unspecified, ≤ 2.4.2 | ≥ unspecified, ≤ 2.4.2-p1 | ≥ unspecified, ≤ 2.3.7 | ≥ unspecified, ≤ None
- magento open source≥ 2.3.0, ≤ 2.3.7 | ≥ 2.4.0, ≤ 2.4.2 | 2.4.2:p1
1 vendor · 3 products