CVE-2020-24401 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Magento versions 2.4.0 and 2.3.5p1 are affected by an incorrect authorization vulnerability that allows users to retain access to resources even after their role is removed or account deactivated.

Understanding CVE-2020-24401

Magento Commerce, developed by Adobe, is impacted by a security flaw that enables unauthorized access to resources.

What is CVE-2020-24401?

This CVE identifies an incorrect authorization vulnerability in Magento versions 2.4.0 and 2.3.5p1, allowing users to maintain access to resources assigned under their previous role post role removal or account deactivation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-24401

The vulnerability poses a medium-severity risk with high confidentiality and integrity impacts, requiring high privileges for exploitation.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-24401

Magento's incorrect authorization vulnerability has the following technical aspects:

Vulnerability Description

The flaw enables users to access resources provisioned under their old role even after role removal or account deactivation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Magento Commerce versions 2.4.0 and 2.3.5p1
Custom versions with unspecified details

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2020-24401, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Magento to a patched version
Monitor user access and permissions closely
Implement least privilege access controls

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update user roles and permissions
Conduct security training for administrators and users

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Adobe for Magento Commerce