Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-41144 affects OpenMage LTS e-commerce sites. A logged-in attacker could bypass a layout block blacklist and execute remote code on vulnerable versions, potentially compromising store data, integrity, and availability.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority e-commerce platform fix. Prioritize stores handling payments, customer data, or public traffic, because successful exploitation could lead to full server-side compromise.
Technical view
OpenMage magento-lts before 19.4.22 and 20.0.0 through before 20.0.19 is vulnerable to authenticated remote code execution through a layout update blacklist bypass. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8 with network access, low complexity, low privileges, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to OpenMage LTS magento-lts deployments in the listed vulnerable version ranges. Internet-facing stores are higher concern because the flaw is network-reachable once an attacker has valid low-privilege authentication or compromises an account.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The issue is still serious because it is authenticated RCE with low attack complexity and no user interaction requirement.
Researcher notes
The bundle identifies CWE-77 and a blacklist bypass in layout block handling. Avoid assuming Magento upstream or other forks are affected unless separately confirmed. Evidence provided supports fixed OpenMage releases but not public exploitation status.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade OpenMage LTS 19.x deployments to 19.4.22 or later.
- Upgrade OpenMage LTS 20.x deployments to 20.0.19 or later.
- Review the GitHub advisory and release notes for vendor-specific guidance.
- Limit authenticated access to administrative or layout-changing functions.
- Investigate suspicious authenticated activity on vulnerable stores.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all OpenMage LTS storefronts and administrative deployments.
- Compare deployed versions against 19.4.22 and 20.0.19 fixed releases.
- Confirm the vendor patch or equivalent commit is present.
- Review accounts with access to layout update functionality.
- Check logs for unusual authenticated layout or configuration changes.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/OpenMage/magento-lts/security/advisories/GHSA-5j2g-3ph4-rgvmCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/OpenMage/magento-lts/commit/06c45940ba3256cdfc9feea12a3c0ca56d23acf8CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/OpenMage/magento-lts/releases/tag/v19.4.22CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/OpenMage/magento-lts/releases/tag/v20.0.19CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
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