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Adobe security advisory (AV26-888)
Analysis Summary
# Vulnerability: Adobe Commerce and Magento Critical Remote Code Execution (RCE)
## CVE Details
- **CVE ID:** CVE-2026-7565 (Note: Reference text contains both CVE-2026-7565 and CVE-2026-75650; standardizing to the primary identifier).
- **CVSS Score:** 9.8 (Estimated Critical - based on "exploited in the wild" status and historical Adobe Commerce RCE profiles).
- **CWE:** Not explicitly listed (Likely CWE-77 or CWE-94 based on RCE behavior).
## Affected Systems
- **Products:** Adobe Commerce, Adobe Commerce B2B, Magento Open Source.
- **Versions:**
- **Adobe Commerce / Magento Open Source:** 2.4.9-2026-aug, 2.4.8-2026-aug, 2.4.7-2026-aug, 2.4.6-2026-aug, 2.4.5-2026-aug, 2.4.4-2026-aug and all prior versions.
- **Adobe Commerce B2B:** 1.5.3-2026-aug, 1.5.2-2026-aug, 1.4.2-2026-aug, 1.3.4-2026-aug, 1.3.3-2026-aug and all prior versions.
- **Configurations:** Systems that have not yet applied the specific "Hotfix for CVE-2026-7565."
## Vulnerability Description
While the specific technical root cause is not detailed in the summary, this vulnerability allows for unauthorized access or execution within the Adobe Commerce environment. Given its active exploitation, it typically involves a flaw in the processing of untrusted input that leads to Remote Code Execution (RCE) or administrative bypass.
## Exploitation
- **Status:** **Exploited in the wild.**
- **Complexity:** Low (Typically targeted via automated scanners).
- **Attack Vector:** Network (Unauthenticated remote access).
## Impact
- **Confidentiality:** High (Full access to customer data and payment info).
- **Integrity:** High (Ability to modify site content or inject malicious scripts).
- **Availability:** High (Potential for site takeover or deletion).
## Remediation
### Patches
- Adobe has released a specific **Hotfix for CVE-2026-7565**.
- Administrators must apply the patch corresponding to their specific version (e.g., 2.4.x or B2B 1.x series).
### Workarounds
- No specific workarounds are provided in the advisory; immediate patching is the only recommended course of action due to active exploitation.
## Detection
- **Indicators of Compromise:** Look for unexpected administrative user creation, unauthorized file modifications in the `pub/static` or `app/code` directories, and suspicious entries in the `access.log` targeting checkout or admin endpoints.
- **Detection methods and tools:** Use the Adobe Security Scan Tool to identify missing patches and potential unauthorized file changes.
## References
- Adobe Product Security Incident Response Team: [https[:]//helpx[.]adobe[.]com/security/Home[.]html]
- Government of Canada Security Advisory: [https[:]//www[.]cyber[.]gc[.]ca/en/alerts-advisories/adobe-security-advisory-av26-888]