Adobe Commerce | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (CWE-89)

Vulnerability

Overview

CVE-2023-38250 is an SQL injection vulnerability in Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.7-beta1, 2.4.6-p2, 2.4.5-p4, 2.4.4-p5, and earlier. The root cause is improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, allowing an authenticated attacker with admin privileges to inject malicious SQL queries. Exploitation does not require user interaction, though the attack complexity is high because it demands knowledge of specialized tooling beyond the standard user interface [1].

Attack

Vector and Requirements

To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must already possess administrative access to the Adobe Commerce instance. The attacker can then craft SQL commands that bypass input sanitization, exploiting the flaw to execute arbitrary SQL statements. The high complexity rating indicates that successful exploitation depends on the attacker's ability to understand and manipulate underlying database structures using custom tools, rather than simple UI-based actions [1].

Impact

Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system. This means an attacker could potentially execute system commands, read or modify sensitive data, or take full control of the Adobe Commerce installation. The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system may be compromised [1].

Mitigation

Adobe has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should upgrade to the latest patched versions of Adobe Commerce or Magento Open Source as soon as possible. The official GitHub repository [2] provides the source code and release information. Given the severity and the fact that this flaw requires admin privileges, organizations should also strictly limit and monitor administrative access to reduce the risk of exploitation.