How severe is CVE-2021-36024?

CVE-2021-36024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical 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 high.

Is CVE-2021-36024 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-36024?

CVE-2021-36024 primarily affects Adobe Adobe Commerce. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36024?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-36024 published?

CVE-2021-36024 was published on 2021-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-36024

CVE-2021-36024 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Adobe Commerce with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Adobe Adobe Commerce
Published: 2021-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Magento Commerce versions 2.4.2 (and earlier), 2.4.2-p1 (and earlier) and 2.3.7 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used In A Command via the Data collection endpoint. An attacker with admin privileges can upload a specially crafted file to achieve remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36024?: Magento Commerce versions 2.4.2 (and earlier), 2.4.2-p1 (and earlier) and 2.3.7 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used In A Command via the Data collection endpoint. An attacker with admin privileges can upload a specially crafted file to achieve remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2021-36024?: CVE-2021-36024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical 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 high.
Is CVE-2021-36024 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-36024?: CVE-2021-36024 primarily affects Adobe Adobe Commerce. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36024?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-36024 published?: CVE-2021-36024 was published on 2021-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb21-64.html

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_commerce:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_commerce:2.4.2:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:magento_open_source:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:magento_open_source:2.4.2:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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