CVE-2021-41231: Openmage/magento lts Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h632-p764-pjqm
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CVSS 7.2
CWE-434 CWE-77
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-41231 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.2) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting Openmage/magento lts libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves dataflow upload remote code execution vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 19.4.22, 20.0.19.

CVE-2021-41231 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-41231
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h632-p764-pjqm
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.2
CWE Classification CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Affected Product Openmage/magento lts
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.2

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2021-41231

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

openmage/magento-lts fixed: 19.4.22 
Upgrade openmage/magento-lts to 19.4.22
openmage/magento-lts fixed: 20.0.19 
Upgrade openmage/magento-lts to 20.0.19
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 openmage/magento-lts

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2021-41231, inspect your project dependencies for Openmage/magento lts:

inspect dependencies for openmage/magento-lts

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Openmage/magento lts in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 19.4.22), 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-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, where the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. In Openmage/magento lts, 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

### Impact An administrator with the permissions to upload files via DataFlow and to create products was able to execute arbitrary code via the convert profile.

CVE-2021-41231 Affected Openmage/magento lts Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
19.4.2220.0.19
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openmage/magento-lts
 Packagist
< 19.4.22
19.4.22
openmage/magento-lts
 Packagist
≥ 20.0.0
< 20.0.19
20.0.19

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/OpenMage/magento-lts/security/advisories/GHSA-h632-p764-pjqm
NVD — CVE-2021-41231 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-41231
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/OpenMage/magento-lts/commit/d16fc6c5a1e66c6f0d9f82020f11702a7ddd78e4
Openmage/magento lts Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OpenMage/magento-lts
Openmage/magento lts Release RELEASE
https://github.com/OpenMage/magento-lts/releases/tag/v19.4.22
Openmage/magento lts Release RELEASE
https://github.com/OpenMage/magento-lts/releases/tag/v20.0.19

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-41231?
CVE-2021-41231 is a security vulnerability in Openmage/magento lts involving DataFlow upload remote code execution vulnerability under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
Which Openmage/magento lts versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 19.4.22, 20.0.19 across affected packages: openmage/magento-lts.
What version fixes CVE-2021-41231?
Upgrading to 19.4.22, 20.0.19 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openmage/magento-lts affected?
Yes, openmage/magento-lts is affected in releases prior to 19.4.22, 20.0.19. Upgrade your dependency to 19.4.22, 20.0.19 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-41231?
CVE-2021-41231 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-41231?
CVE-2021-41231 is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2021-41231?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for openmage/magento-lts'. 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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