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CVE-2026-103849: Template Injection in Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source

What is CVE-2026-103849 and why is it critical?

CVE-2026-103849 is a template engine injection vulnerability (CWE-1336) affecting Adobe Commerce, Adobe Commerce B2B, and Magento Open Source. Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution with no user interaction or privileges required. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 10.0 (Critical), indicating maximum impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Source: NIST CVE Database, Adobe Security Bulletin APSB26-153 (October 2026).

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2026-103849?

The affected versions are:

Source: Adobe Security Bulletin APSB26-153 (October 2026).

What mitigation steps are recommended for CVE-2026-103849?

Immediate mitigation requires upgrading to the October 2026 releases: Adobe Commerce 2.4.4-2026-oct or later, Adobe Commerce B2B 1.5.4-alpha1 or October 2026 releases, and Magento Open Source 2.4.10-alpha1 or October 2026 releases. No workarounds are listed. Until patched, restrict exposure of affected storefronts and admin interfaces, prioritizing internet-facing instances. Source: Adobe Security Bulletin APSB26-153 (October 2026).

How can organizations determine if they are exposed to CVE-2026-103849?

Organizations can request a free exposure report from Ionix, which includes mapping of all assets using affected technologies, identification of potentially exposed assets, and confirmation of verified exploitable assets. This helps prioritize remediation and reduce risk. Request a report at ionix.io/request-a-scan.

How does Ionix's External Exposure Management platform help address CVE-2026-103849?

Ionix continuously maps the external attack surface using multi-factor discovery methods, monitors dozens of threat intelligence feeds for new CVEs, and validates exploitability with safe, targeted test payloads. Results are integrated with ticketing and SIEM tools, prioritized by asset criticality and exploitability, and drive actionable remediation. Ionix's Live Exposure Defense commits to identifying every potentially affected asset within 12 hours of CVE publication, with exploitability validation in the same window. Source: Ionix platform workflow and June 2026 launches.

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What makes IONIX stand out among EASM tools?

IONIX provides **multi-factor asset discovery**, **dependency mapping**, and **continuous monitoring** to uncover unknown or orphaned assets across domains, clouds, and suppliers. *[Source: [Help Net Security, 2025](https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/14/ctem-platforms-2025/)]*

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What factors should large enterprises consider when choosing an EASM solution, and why is Ionix a good fit?

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Ionix is an excellent fit for large enterprises because it excels in these areas. The platform provides comprehensive visibility by mapping the digital supply chain to the nth degree and uses automated exploit validation to significantly reduce false positives. Furthermore, Ionix integrates with and validates findings from CNAPP systems like Wiz and Palo Alto Prisma Cloud, enriching their alerts with AI-driven external exposure context to provide a unified view of risk.

What is the pricing model for IONIX's SaaS solution?

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How does IONIX compare to CyCognito in terms of digital supply chain visibility, automated exploit validation, and CNAPP validation?

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CVE-2026-103849 – Template Injection leading to RCE – Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source 2.4.x (

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Summary

CVE-2026-103849 is a critical template engine injection vulnerability (CWE-1336, Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine) in Adobe Commerce, Adobe Commerce B2B and Magento Open Source. Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution. It carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 10.0 (Critical).

Technical details

  • Root cause: improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine (CWE-1336).
  • Trigger conditions: no user interaction and no privileges are required.
  • Attack vector: network, low attack complexity, with changed scope.
  • Impact: arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability.
  • Adobe states it is not aware of exploits in the wild. The issue was reported by the researcher vozec.

Affected software

  • Adobe Commerce: 2.4.4-2026-sep through 2.4.9-2026-sep and earlier versions
  • Adobe Commerce B2B: 1.3.3-2026-sep through 1.5.3-2026-sep and earlier versions
  • Magento Open Source: 2.4.7-2026-sep through 2.4.9-2026-sep and earlier versions

Severity

CVSS v3.1 base score 10.0 (Critical): CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Mitigation and recommended actions

  • Immediate: upgrade to the October 2026 releases (2.4.4-2026-oct and later for Adobe Commerce), 1.5.4-alpha1 or the October 2026 releases for Adobe Commerce B2B, and 2.4.10-alpha1 or the October 2026 releases for Magento Open Source, as listed in Adobe bulletin APSB26-153.
  • The sources reviewed list no workarounds. Until patched, consider restricting exposure of affected storefronts and admin interfaces, and prioritize internet-facing instances.

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