CVE-2020-24407: Arbitrary code execution via file import functionality

Severity: critical (CVSS 9.1 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 5.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2020-11-09 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-434

Description

Magento versions 2.4.0 and 2.3.5p1 (and earlier) are affected by an unsafe file upload vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability could be abused by authenticated users with administrative permissions to the System/Data and Transfer/Import components.

Affected products

Adobe Magento Commerce: before 2.3.5; 2.3.5, 2.3.5-p1, 2.4.0 — fixed in 2.3.5

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Adobe Magento Commerce 2.3.5. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb20-59.html
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb20-59.html

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