CVE-2020-24401

Name: CVE-2020-24401
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-09T01:15:12.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24401 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.29%

81.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Magento	Magento	< 2.3.5
Magento	Magento	2.3.5
Magento	Magento	2.4.0

References

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

Timeline

Published: Nov 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24401?

How severe is CVE-2020-24401?

CVE-2020-24401 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24401?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST