Adobe has recently released a critical security update for its Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source features powered by Commerce Services and deployed as SaaS (software as a service). The purpose of this blog post is to cover the specifics of this update, the possible risks it minimizes, and actionable steps users can take to strengthen their security posture.

The security update, identified as APSB24-90, was released on November 12, 2024. It addresses critical vulnerabilities present in Adobe Commerce and  Magento Open Source features powered by Commerce Services and deployed as SaaS (software as a service). These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Affected Versions

The affected versions include various iterations of Adobe Commerce and  Magento Open Source powered by Commerce Services and deployed as SaaS (software as a service). Users of versions before the following are urged to take immediate action:

  • Adobe Commerce and  Magento Open Source powered by Commerce Services and deployed as SaaS (software as a service). (Commerce Services Connector): 3.2.5 and earlier and more.

Solution

Adobe has provided updated versions for both Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source to address these vulnerabilities. Adobe has categorized the updates with the priority ratings and users are strongly advised to update their installations to the newest versions as soon as possible. Detailed installation instructions are available on Adobe’s website.

Vulnerability Details

The vulnerabilities encompass various categories, including Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (CWE-918). These vulnerabilities pose the risk of arbitrary code execution.

You can find detailed information here: Adobe Security Bulletin APSB24-90.