CVE-2025-24414 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.8-beta1, 2.4.7-p3, 2.4.6-p8, 2.4.5-p10, 2.4.4-p11, and earlier. This vulnerability arises from insufficient sanitization of user input in certain form fields, allowing a low-privileged attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code that is stored on the server. When other users browse pages containing the injected content, the malicious script executes in their browsers. This can enable attackers to hijack user sessions, steal cookies, or perform actions on behalf of the victim, thereby compromising confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have some level of privileges (PR:L) and user interaction (UI:R), but no administrative privileges or complex attack conditions. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.7, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and scope change. No patches or exploits are currently publicly available, but the risk is significant given Adobe Commerce’s widespread use in e-commerce platforms. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79, a common and well-understood XSS category. Mitigation involves patching once updates are released, applying strict input validation, output encoding, and deploying Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to reduce script execution risk.

The impact of CVE-2025-24414 on organizations worldwide is substantial, especially for those relying on Adobe Commerce for their e-commerce operations. Successful exploitation can lead to session hijacking, allowing attackers to impersonate legitimate users, potentially including customers and employees. This can result in unauthorized access to sensitive personal and financial data, fraudulent transactions, and reputational damage. The integrity of user data and transactions can be compromised, leading to loss of customer trust and regulatory penalties under data protection laws such as GDPR or CCPA. While availability is not directly affected, the indirect consequences of data breaches and fraud can disrupt business operations. Given the low complexity and network vector, attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely with minimal effort once user interaction occurs. The widespread deployment of Adobe Commerce in global e-commerce increases the scope and scale of potential attacks, making this a critical concern for online retailers and service providers.

Organizations should immediately inventory their Adobe Commerce installations to identify affected versions. Although no official patches are currently linked, monitoring Adobe’s security advisories for updates is critical. In the interim, implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data, especially in form fields exposed to users. Employ output encoding to neutralize injected scripts before rendering content in browsers. Deploy Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts and reduce the impact of XSS attacks. Limit user privileges to the minimum necessary to reduce the attack surface. Educate users and administrators about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or interacting with untrusted content. Consider web application firewalls (WAFs) with XSS detection and blocking capabilities as an additional layer of defense. Regularly audit and monitor logs for unusual activities that may indicate exploitation attempts. Prepare incident response plans to quickly address any detected compromise related to this vulnerability.