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🔐 A Critical Warning for Magento 2.4.6 Users If your online store is still running Magento version 2.4.6, your business may be at serious risk. A dangerous server-side vulnerability has been discovered, allowing attackers to execute system commands directly through Magento’s admin panel using a method called XSLT Injection. This isn’t just technical jargon — this kind of vulnerability can give hackers access to your server, steal customer data, deface your website, or shut your store down entirely. 🧨 What Is the Magento 2.4.6 Exploit? A known vulnerability has been published that shows how attackers with admin access can abuse the XSLT configuration within the Magento import functionality. ✅ Here’s how the attack works: The attacker logs into the admin panel. Navigates to:System > Import Jobs > Entity Type Widget > Edit Sets the import source as “File” Adds a specially crafted XSLT payload to execute a shell command. Example of the payload: xml <?xml version=”1.0″ encoding=”utf-8″?> <xsl:stylesheet version=”1.0″ xmlns:xsl=”http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform” xmlns:php=”http://php.net/xsl”> <xsl:template match=”/”> <xsl:value-of select=”php:function(‘shell_exec’,’id’)” /> </xsl:template> </xsl:stylesheet> This leads to dangerous output such as: ini uid=10095(a0563af8) gid=1050(a0563af8) groups=1050(a0563af8) This confirms that the attacker has executed a command on your server. Imagine what could happen next: data leaks, malware injection, site crashes — all real possibilities. 🛡️ Who’s Affected? Magento 2.4.6 core installs Stores using custom or unpatched admin panels Sites that haven’t disabled or restricted access to XSLT processing If you’re running any version of Magento 2.4.6 (including p1, p2, or p3), you are vulnerable. 🚨 Why You Should Take This Seriously Most store owners assume that because they are “not a big target,” they are safe. That’s a dangerous myth. Magento powers thousands of online stores, and automated bots constantly scan for outdated versions and exposed admin paths. Hackers don’t care if you’re big or small — if your site is vulnerable, you’re a target. ✅ What You Should Do Right Now 1. Upgrade Magento Immediately Magento has already released newer patched versions. Upgrade to Magento 2.4.7 or the latest stable version to patch this vulnerability. 2. Disable XSLT support if not needed If you don’t use the import system or XSLT transformations — disable or restrict access via code or admin permission settings. 3. Restrict Admin Access Limit access to the admin panel using IP whitelisting, two-factor authentication, and strong passwords. 4. Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) Tools like Cloudflare or Sucuri can help stop suspicious traffic before it reaches your store. 🧠 Need Help Upgrading? At HaxCode, we specialize in: Magento version upgrades (with full backup & compatibility check) Security audits and patching Custom Magento development & support Let us help you stay safe — because one breach is all it takes to lose your customers’ trust. 📩 Email us at: mail@haxcode.com🌐 Website: www.haxcode.com 💬 Final Thoughts Security is not a one-time task — it’s an ongoing responsibility.If you’re still on Magento 2.4.6, you’re already late to upgrade. Don’t wait for the hackers to reach your door. Take action today. Stay safe. Stay trusted. Tags : Share This :