CVE-2021-28563

Name: CVE-2021-28563
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-28T14:15:10.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-28563 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Magento versions 2.4.2 (and earlier), 2.4.1-p1 (and earlier) and 2.3.6-p1 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Authorization vulnerability via the 'Create Customer' endpoint. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized modification of customer data by an unauthenticated attacker. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Magento versions 2.4.2 (and earlier), 2.4.1-p1 (and earlier) and 2.3.6-p1 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Authorization vulnerability via the 'Create Customer' endpoint. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized modification of customer data by an unauthenticated attacker. Access to the admin console is required for successful exploitation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.43%

69.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Magento	Magento	< 2.3.7
Magento	Magento	>= 2.4.0, <= 2.4.2

References

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

Timeline

Published: Jun 28, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28563?

How severe is CVE-2021-28563?

CVE-2021-28563 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28563?

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