CVE-2024-20720

Name: CVE-2024-20720
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-15T14:15:46.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 3.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-20720 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.6-p3, 2.4.5-p5, 2.4.4-p6 and earlier are affected by an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability that could lead in arbitrary code execution by an attacker. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.. EPSS estimates a 3.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.6-p3, 2.4.5-p5, 2.4.4-p6 and earlier are affected by an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability that could lead in arbitrary code execution by an attacker. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.69%

88.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Commerce	2.4.4
Adobe	Commerce	2.4.5
Adobe	Commerce	2.4.6

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb24-03.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb24-03.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20720?

How severe is CVE-2024-20720?

CVE-2024-20720 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20720?

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