How severe is CVE-2020-24401?

CVE-2020-24401 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-24401 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24401?

CVE-2020-24401 primarily affects Magento. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24401?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-24401 published?

CVE-2020-24401 was published on 2020-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24401

CVE-2020-24401 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Magento with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Magento
Published: 2020-11-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Magento versions 2.4.0 and 2.3.5p1 (and earlier) are affected by an incorrect authorization vulnerability. A user can still access resources provisioned under their old role after an administrator removes the role or disables the user's account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24401?: Magento versions 2.4.0 and 2.3.5p1 (and earlier) are affected by an incorrect authorization vulnerability. A user can still access resources provisioned under their old role after an administrator removes the role or disables the user's account.
How severe is CVE-2020-24401?: CVE-2020-24401 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-24401 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24401?: CVE-2020-24401 primarily affects Magento. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24401?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-24401 published?: CVE-2020-24401 was published on 2020-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:*:*:*:*:commerce:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:*:*:*:*:open_source:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:2.3.5:-:*:*:commerce:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:2.3.5:-:*:*:open_source:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:2.3.5:p1:*:*:commerce:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:2.3.5:p1:*:*:open_source:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:2.4.0:*:*:*:commerce:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:2.4.0:*:*:*:open_source:*:*:*

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