CVE-2025-54267 is an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) identified in Adobe Commerce, affecting versions 2.4.9-alpha2, 2.4.8-p2, 2.4.7-p7, 2.4.6-p12, 2.4.5-p14, 2.4.4-p15, and earlier. This vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker to bypass authorization checks and gain elevated privileges, significantly impacting the integrity of the system. The vulnerability does not require user interaction, making it easier to exploit remotely over the network (Attack Vector: Network). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (medium), with the vector indicating low attack complexity, privileges required are low, no user interaction needed, and no confidentiality or availability impact, but a high integrity impact. Adobe Commerce is a widely used e-commerce platform, and unauthorized privilege escalation could allow attackers to manipulate product data, orders, or customer information, potentially leading to fraud or business disruption. No patches or exploits are currently publicly available, but the vulnerability is published and should be addressed promptly. The absence of known exploits suggests the window for proactive mitigation is still open. The vulnerability stems from improper enforcement of authorization controls, allowing attackers to perform actions reserved for higher-privileged users.

For European organizations, especially those operating e-commerce platforms using Adobe Commerce, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Unauthorized privilege escalation can lead to manipulation of critical business data such as product listings, pricing, customer orders, and payment information, potentially resulting in financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR). The integrity impact is high, meaning attackers could alter data or system configurations without detection. Although confidentiality and availability are not directly impacted, the indirect effects of data tampering and fraud could be severe. Given the lack of required user interaction and low complexity of exploitation, attackers could automate attacks at scale. This threat is particularly concerning for organizations with large customer bases or those handling sensitive payment data. Additionally, the e-commerce sector is a frequent target for cybercriminals, increasing the likelihood of exploitation attempts once exploit code becomes available.

1. Monitor Adobe’s official channels for patches or security updates addressing CVE-2025-54267 and apply them immediately upon release. 2. Until patches are available, implement strict role-based access controls (RBAC) to limit privileges to the minimum necessary and regularly audit user permissions for anomalies. 3. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests that attempt privilege escalation patterns. 4. Enable detailed logging and continuous monitoring of administrative actions and authorization failures to detect potential exploitation attempts early. 5. Conduct internal security assessments and penetration tests focusing on authorization controls within Adobe Commerce deployments. 6. Isolate critical e-commerce infrastructure segments and enforce network segmentation to reduce attack surface. 7. Educate administrators and developers about secure authorization practices and the risks of privilege escalation vulnerabilities. 8. Consider implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for administrative access to add an additional security layer.