CVE-2025-54265 is an authorization bypass vulnerability classified under CWE-863 affecting multiple versions of Adobe Commerce, including 2.4.9-alpha2, 2.4.8-p2, 2.4.7-p7, 2.4.6-p12, 2.4.5-p14, and 2.4.4-p15 and earlier. The flaw allows an attacker to circumvent intended authorization checks, granting unauthorized read access to potentially sensitive information stored or processed by Adobe Commerce platforms. The vulnerability does not require any user interaction or prior authentication, but the attack complexity is high, indicating that exploitation may require detailed knowledge of the system or specific conditions. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality but does not compromise data integrity or system availability. Adobe Commerce is a widely used e-commerce platform, and such unauthorized data access could expose customer data, business intelligence, or transactional information. No patches or exploit code are currently publicly available, and no active exploitation has been reported. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.9, reflecting a medium severity level primarily due to the high attack complexity and lack of integrity or availability impact.

For European organizations, the unauthorized read access enabled by this vulnerability could lead to exposure of sensitive customer data, including personal and payment information, which would have severe privacy and compliance implications under GDPR. Intellectual property and business-sensitive data could also be at risk, potentially damaging competitive advantage and trust. While the vulnerability does not allow modification or disruption of services, the confidentiality breach alone can result in regulatory fines, reputational damage, and financial losses. E-commerce businesses in Europe, especially those handling large volumes of customer transactions, are at heightened risk. The lack of required authentication means attackers can attempt exploitation remotely, increasing the threat surface. However, the high attack complexity somewhat limits widespread exploitation, giving organizations a window to respond proactively.

Organizations should monitor Adobe’s official channels for patches addressing CVE-2025-54265 and apply them promptly once released. Until patches are available, implement strict network segmentation and firewall rules to limit external access to Adobe Commerce administrative and backend interfaces. Employ robust logging and monitoring to detect unusual read access patterns or unauthorized queries. Review and tighten authorization policies within Adobe Commerce configurations to minimize data exposure. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on authorization controls. Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious access attempts targeting authorization bypass techniques. Educate development and operations teams about the vulnerability to ensure rapid response and mitigation. Finally, ensure backups and incident response plans are updated to handle potential data breaches resulting from this vulnerability.