CVE-2025-49550 is an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) affecting multiple versions of Adobe Commerce, specifically versions 2.4.8, 2.4.7-p5, 2.4.6-p10, 2.4.5-p12, 2.4.4-p13, and earlier. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass security features and gain limited unauthorized access to the system. The flaw lies in improper enforcement of authorization controls, which means that certain security checks intended to restrict access to resources or actions can be circumvented. Exploitation requires no privileges (PR:N), can be performed remotely over the network (AV:N), and has low attack complexity (AC:L). However, user interaction is required (UI:R), indicating that an attacker must trick a user into performing some action, such as clicking a malicious link or interacting with crafted content. The vulnerability does not impact system integrity or availability but results in limited confidentiality loss, such as unauthorized access to some data or features that should be restricted. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting these factors. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no official patches or mitigation links have been published at the time of analysis. Adobe Commerce is a widely used e-commerce platform, and this vulnerability could be leveraged to bypass security controls, potentially exposing sensitive business or customer information or enabling further attack vectors if chained with other vulnerabilities. Given the requirement for user interaction, social engineering or phishing campaigns could be used to facilitate exploitation.

For European organizations using Adobe Commerce, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk. Unauthorized access, even if limited, can lead to exposure of sensitive customer data, business intelligence, or internal configurations, which can damage reputation and lead to regulatory non-compliance under GDPR. Attackers could use this flaw to escalate privileges or move laterally within the e-commerce infrastructure if combined with other vulnerabilities. The requirement for user interaction means phishing or social engineering attacks could be a vector, which is a common threat in Europe. Given the critical role of e-commerce platforms in retail and supply chains, disruption or data leakage could have financial and operational impacts. Organizations in sectors with high regulatory scrutiny, such as finance, retail, and healthcare, may face additional compliance risks. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as threat actors often develop exploits rapidly after disclosure.

1. Monitor Adobe’s official security advisories closely for patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 2. Implement strict access controls and role-based permissions within Adobe Commerce to minimize the impact of any unauthorized access. 3. Enhance user awareness training focused on phishing and social engineering to reduce the likelihood of successful user interaction-based exploitation. 4. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting Adobe Commerce endpoints. 5. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing on e-commerce platforms to identify and remediate authorization weaknesses. 6. Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) for administrative and user accounts to add an additional layer of security. 7. Monitor logs for unusual access patterns or attempts to bypass authorization controls. 8. Segment the e-commerce environment from other critical infrastructure to limit lateral movement in case of compromise.