Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessIdentify exposed Adobe Commerce storefront
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ExploitSend crafted unauthenticated HTTP request
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ExecutionTrigger authorization check bypass (CWE-863)
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ImpactReceive sensitive data response (C:H)
Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization logic validation
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | No special configuration or user interaction is required - the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) confirms remote unauthenticated exploitation against default-configured instances of Adobe Commerce 2.4.4 through 2.4.9 (August 2026 patch level), Adobe Commerce B2B 1.3.3 through 1.5.3, and Magento Open Source 2.4.4 through 2.4.9. The affected instance must be network-reachable by the attacker - typically satisfied by any internet-facing storefront. The specific endpoint or feature responsible for the authorization failure is not disclosed in available intelligence, so exploitation requires the attacker to identify the vulnerable route, which is the primary limiting factor. Impact is limited to confidentiality (C:H, I:N, A:N), meaning data modification and availability disruption are not achievable through this path alone. |
| Impact | The CVSS 7.5 score reflects a genuinely impactful vulnerability: network-reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact - a combination that is immediately actionable for any defender. The I:N and A:N metrics confirm the flaw is a read-path issue only, limiting blast radius compared to a full RCE, but C:H on an e-commerce platform means the attacker can potentially read customer PII, payment references, order history, or administrative configuration. No EPSS data was supplied and the CVE is not currently listed in CISA KEV, so no confirmed active exploitation is known; however, the low attack complexity and absence of a privilege prerequisite mean exploitation is straightforward once the vulnerable endpoint is identified, and even a mid-sized municipal IT team in gniezno running an Adobe Commerce storefront should treat this as urgent patching rather than a deferred backlog item. The 'Authentication Bypass' tag in the metadata is a slight overstatement - CWE-863 describes authorization-layer failure rather than authentication circumvention - but the practical outcome is similar: an unauthenticated actor reads protected data. The absence of a POC and KEV listing moderates immediate urgency slightly, but the breadth of affected versions (all supported 2.4.x releases) and the prominence of Adobe Commerce in enterprise e-commerce deployments raise the aggregate risk. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An unauthenticated attacker sends a crafted HTTP request to an Adobe Commerce API or web endpoint that performs an authorization check but applies incorrect logic, allowing the request to be processed as if it were authorized at a higher privilege level. The server returns sensitive data - such as customer records, order details, administrative configuration, or B2B contract pricing - that is normally restricted to authenticated merchant or admin roles. No public exploit code is known, but the low complexity of the attack vector means a threat actor who identifies the vulnerable endpoint through documentation review or fuzzing could replicate exploitation without specialized tooling. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Sep 08, 2026
Incorrect Authorization in Adobe Commerce, Magento Open Source, and Adobe Commerce B2B allows remote unauthenticated attackers to bypass access controls and read sensitive platform data, achieving a privilege-escalation effect without any user interaction. The flaw stems from CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization), where authorization checks fail to enforce the correct permission boundaries, letting an unauthenticated network request access resources restricted to higher-privilege roles. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, but the combination of PR:N and C:H on a major e-commerce platform makes this a meaningful exposure for confidential business and customer data.
RemediationAI
Apply the security patches detailed in Adobe Security Bulletin APSB26-138 (https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb26-138.html), which addresses this authorization flaw across all three affected product lines. Merchants should upgrade to the patched release immediately available beyond the August 2026 baseline versions listed as affected. For B2B deployments, verify the Commerce B2B extension is updated independently alongside the Commerce core, as both share affected version ranges. If immediate patching is not feasible, restrict network access to sensitive API and admin endpoints via web application firewall rules or network-layer ACLs targeting the specific route(s) implicated in the authorization bypass - however, without the exact endpoint identified in the public advisory, this workaround provides partial coverage only and should not substitute for patching. Cloud deployments on Adobe Commerce Cloud should monitor Adobe's managed update notifications for automated rollout status.
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Affected Packages
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento Commerce) and its open-source counterpart Magento Open Source are PHP-based e-commerce platforms that implement role-based access control (RBAC) to separate customer, merchant, and administrative tiers. CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization) indicates that a specific resource or action endpoint performs an authorization check but uses wrong logic - for example, checking the wrong role, failing to verify session ownership, or accepting a crafted request that bypasses the gate entirely. The CVSS vector of PR:N confirms the authorization failure can be triggered without an established authenticated session, making it effectively an authorization bypass reachable over the network. The B2B extension module shares the same codebase and is listed as separately affected, suggesting the flaw may reside in shared middleware or an API endpoint common to all three product lines. Affected versions span the full supported release trains: Adobe Commerce 2.4.4 through 2.4.9 (August 2026 patch level), Adobe Commerce B2B 1.3.3 through 1.5.3, and Magento Open Source 2.4.4 through 2.4.9.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Network-accessible authorization bypass with no prerequisites; C:H for sensitive data read, I:N and A:N as no write or disruption path is described.
Primary rating from Vendor (adobe).
CVSS VectorVendor: adobe
DescriptionCVE.org
Adobe Commerce is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to gain elevated access to sensitive information. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
Executive ViewAI
Unauthenticated attackers can bypass authorization controls in Adobe Commerce, Magento Open Source, and Adobe Commerce B2B to access sensitive business and customer data, with no vendor patch currently available. This flaw exposes organizations to data exfiltration of confidential information across their e-commerce platforms without requiring any user credentials. Affected organizations face immediate risk of customer data compromise, financial exposure, and potential regulatory violations.
Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) with authorization bypass detection rules; restrict network-level access to sensitive endpoints via firewall/VPN segmentation; implement comprehensive request logging and monitoring for anomalous access patterns; disable non-critical API endpoints; add authentication layers at reverse proxy or load balancer; establish real-time alerting for unauthorized data access attempts.
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
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EUVD-2026-74033
GHSA-gh38-3whj-5vj6
NVD
CVE.org
EPSS
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