Is CVE-2021-28563 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-28563 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-28563 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-28563 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-28563?

CVE-2021-28563 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2021-28563

CWE-285Published: June 28, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Magento versions 2.4.2 (and earlier), 2.4.1-p1 (and earlier) and 2.3.6-p1 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Authorization vulnerability via the 'Create Customer' endpoint. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized modification of customer data by an unauthenticated attacker. Access to the admin console is required for successful exploitation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-28563 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.