CVE-2022-35692 is an Improper Access Control vulnerability (CWE-863) affecting Adobe Magento Commerce versions 2.4.3-p2 and earlier, 2.3.7-p3 and earlier, and 2.4.4 and earlier. This vulnerability arises from incorrect authorization checks within the Magento Commerce platform, which is a widely used e-commerce solution. The flaw allows an attacker to bypass security features and access minor information related to other users' account details without requiring any user interaction. Although the leaked information is described as minor, unauthorized disclosure of account details can facilitate further attacks such as social engineering, account takeover attempts, or targeted phishing campaigns. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction, increasing the risk of automated exploitation. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild to date. The issue stems from improper enforcement of access control policies, which is critical in multi-user web applications like Magento Commerce that handle sensitive customer and transactional data. Given Magento's role in managing e-commerce storefronts, this vulnerability could potentially expose customer data and undermine trust in affected merchants.

For European organizations using Adobe Magento Commerce, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized disclosure of customer account information, which could lead to privacy violations under GDPR and damage to brand reputation. Even though the leaked information is minor, it could be combined with other data to facilitate more severe attacks such as credential stuffing or social engineering. The vulnerability could affect online retailers, especially SMEs and large enterprises relying on Magento for their e-commerce operations. This may result in financial losses due to fraud or regulatory penalties for data breaches. Additionally, the lack of user interaction requirement means attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely and at scale, potentially targeting multiple accounts or stores. The impact is heightened in sectors with sensitive customer data, such as fashion, electronics, or luxury goods retailers prevalent in Europe. While no active exploitation is known, the presence of this vulnerability increases the attack surface and necessitates prompt remediation to maintain compliance and customer trust.

European organizations should immediately verify their Magento Commerce version and upgrade to the latest patched release provided by Adobe, as this is the most effective mitigation. In the absence of an official patch, organizations should implement strict access control reviews and restrict API or endpoint access to authenticated and authorized users only. Monitoring and logging access to user account data endpoints can help detect suspicious activity. Additionally, applying web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to block anomalous requests targeting user data endpoints can reduce exploitation risk. Organizations should also conduct internal audits to identify any unauthorized data disclosures and review user permissions to minimize exposure. Educating staff and customers about phishing risks that could leverage leaked information is advisable. Finally, maintaining a robust incident response plan to quickly address any suspected exploitation will help mitigate potential damage.