CVE-2022-34256

Name: CVE-2022-34256
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-16T21:15:10.163+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-34256 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.3-p2 (and earlier), 2.3.7-p3 (and earlier) and 2.4.4 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Authorization vulnerability that could result in Privilege escalation. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access other user's data. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.3-p2 (and earlier), 2.3.7-p3 (and earlier) and 2.4.4 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Authorization vulnerability that could result in Privilege escalation. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access other user's data. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.88%

76.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Commerce	>= 2.3.0, < 2.3.7
Adobe	Commerce	>= 2.4.0, < 2.4.3
Adobe	Commerce	2.3.7
Adobe	Commerce	2.4.3
Adobe	Commerce	2.4.4
Magento	Magento	>= 2.3.0, < 2.3.7
Magento	Magento	>= 2.4.0, < 2.4.3
Magento	Magento	2.3.7
Magento	Magento	2.4.3
Magento	Magento	2.4.4

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb22-38.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb22-38.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34256?

How severe is CVE-2022-34256?

CVE-2022-34256 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34256?

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