CVE-2020-24401: Magento 2 Community Edition Incorrect Authorization

May 24, 2022 (updated February 10, 2025)

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.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-f2g3-3c6q-4478
github.com/magento/magento2
helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb20-59.html
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24401

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