How severe is CVE-2021-28566?

CVE-2021-28566 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-28566 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-28566?

CVE-2021-28566 primarily affects Magento. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28566?

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

When was CVE-2021-28566 published?

CVE-2021-28566 was published on 2021-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-28566

CVE-2021-28566 is a low-severity vulnerability in Magento with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Magento
Published: 2021-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Magento versions 2.4.2 (and earlier), 2.4.1-p1 (and earlier) and 2.3.6-p1 (and earlier) are vulnerable to an Information Disclosure vulnerability when uploading a modified png file to a product image. Successful exploitation could lead to the disclosure of document root path by an unauthenticated attacker. Access to the admin console is required for successful exploitation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-28566?: Magento versions 2.4.2 (and earlier), 2.4.1-p1 (and earlier) and 2.3.6-p1 (and earlier) are vulnerable to an Information Disclosure vulnerability when uploading a modified png file to a product image. Successful exploitation could lead to the disclosure of document root path by an unauthenticated attacker. Access to the admin console is required for successful exploitation.
How severe is CVE-2021-28566?: CVE-2021-28566 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-28566 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-28566?: CVE-2021-28566 primarily affects Magento. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28566?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-28566 published?: CVE-2021-28566 was published on 2021-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb21-30.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:*:*:*:*:commerce:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:*:*:*:*:open_source:*:*:*

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