CVE-2024-39404: Magento/project community edition Magento Improper Authorization Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qrh3-vxjg-h9h6
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-285
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-39404 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) magento improper authorization vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-285: Improper Authorization) affecting Magento/project community edition libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves magento improper authorization vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.7-p2, 2.4.6-p7, 2.4.5-p9, 2.4.4-p10.

CVE-2024-39404 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-39404
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qrh3-vxjg-h9h6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-285: Improper Authorization
Affected Product Magento/project community edition
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-39404

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Magento/project community edition dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

magento/project-community-edition fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade magento/project-community-edition to Latest secure release
magento/community-edition fixed: 2.4.7-p2 
Upgrade magento/community-edition to 2.4.7-p2
magento/community-edition fixed: 2.4.6-p7 
Upgrade magento/community-edition to 2.4.6-p7
magento/community-edition fixed: 2.4.5-p9 
Upgrade magento/community-edition to 2.4.5-p9
magento/community-edition fixed: 2.4.4-p10 
Upgrade magento/community-edition to 2.4.4-p10
magento/community-edition fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade magento/community-edition to Latest secure release
magento/community-edition fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade magento/community-edition to Latest secure release
magento/community-edition fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade magento/community-edition to Latest secure release
magento/community-edition fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade magento/community-edition to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for magento/project-community-edition

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-39404, inspect your project dependencies for Magento/project community edition:

inspect dependencies for magento/project-community-edition

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Magento/project community edition in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.4.7-p2), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization, where the product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Magento/project community edition, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Magento versions 2.4.7-p1, 2.4.6-p6, 2.4.5-p8, 2.4.4-p9 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authorization vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. A low-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and modify minor information. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

CVE-2024-39404 Affected Magento/project community edition Versions

9 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.7-p22.4.6-p72.4.5-p92.4.4-p10
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
magento/project-community-edition
 Packagist
≤ 2.0.2
magento/community-edition
 Packagist
≥ 2.4.7-beta1
< 2.4.7-p2
2.4.7-p2
magento/community-edition
 Packagist
≥ 2.4.6-p1
< 2.4.6-p7
2.4.6-p7
magento/community-edition
 Packagist
≥ 2.4.5-p1
< 2.4.5-p9
2.4.5-p9
magento/community-edition
 Packagist
≥ 2.4.4-p1
< 2.4.4-p10
2.4.4-p10
magento/community-edition
 Packagist
2.4.7
All 1 versions
2.4.7
None specified
magento/community-edition
 Packagist
2.4.6
All 1 versions
2.4.6
None specified
magento/community-edition
 Packagist
2.4.5
All 1 versions
2.4.5
None specified
magento/community-edition
 Packagist
2.4.4
All 1 versions
2.4.4
None specified

References

NVD — CVE-2024-39404 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-39404
Magento/project community edition Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/magento/magento2
Magento/project community edition Security Information SECURITY
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb24-61.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39404?
CVE-2024-39404 is a security vulnerability in Magento/project community edition involving Magento Improper Authorization vulnerability under CWE-285: Improper Authorization.
Which Magento/project community edition versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.7-p2, 2.4.6-p7, 2.4.5-p9, 2.4.4-p10 across affected packages: magento/project-community-edition, magento/community-edition.
What version fixes CVE-2024-39404?
Upgrading to 2.4.7-p2, 2.4.6-p7, 2.4.5-p9, 2.4.4-p10 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is magento/project-community-edition affected?
Yes, magento/project-community-edition is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
Is magento/community-edition affected?
Yes, magento/community-edition is affected in releases prior to 2.4.7-p2, 2.4.6-p7, 2.4.5-p9, 2.4.4-p10, Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.7-p2, 2.4.6-p7, 2.4.5-p9, 2.4.4-p10, Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-39404?
CVE-2024-39404 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-39404?
CVE-2024-39404 is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization (The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2024-39404?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for magento/project-community-edition'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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