CVE-2020-24403 : Security Advisory and Response

Magento version 2.4.0 and 2.3.5p1 are affected by an incorrect user permissions vulnerability within the Inventory component, allowing authenticated users to make unauthorized changes to inventory source data via the REST API.

Understanding CVE-2020-24403

This CVE involves an incorrect user permissions vulnerability in Magento Commerce, potentially leading to unauthorized modifications of inventory source data.

What is CVE-2020-24403?

Magento versions 2.4.0 and 2.3.5p1 are susceptible to an exploit where authenticated users with specific permissions can manipulate inventory source data through the REST API.

The Impact of CVE-2020-24403

The vulnerability allows malicious users to make unauthorized changes to inventory source data, potentially disrupting inventory management and compromising data integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-24403

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from incorrect user permissions within the Inventory component of Magento Commerce, enabling unauthorized modifications to inventory source data via the REST API.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Magento Commerce
Vendor: Adobe
Affected Versions:
Magento Commerce <= 2.4.0
Magento Commerce <= 2.3.5p1
Magento Commerce <= None

Exploitation Mechanism

Authenticated users with Inventory and Source permissions can exploit the vulnerability to manipulate inventory source data through the REST API.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-24403 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Magento Commerce to a patched version.
Restrict user permissions to minimize the risk of unauthorized changes.
Monitor inventory source data for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update user permissions to align with the principle of least privilege.
Conduct security training for users to raise awareness of potential vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Adobe for Magento Commerce to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.