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Critical Adobe Commerce Security Updates & Their Impact on Your Business
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Critical Adobe Commerce Security Updates & Their Impact on Your Business

Aug 8, 2024

It’s mid-July, and Adobe has been rapidly releasing security updates for Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source. Let’s break down what this means for you as a business manager or owner. But first, let’s clarify how security updates differ from regular feature releases.

Security Patch vs. Scheduled Feature Release

Security updates are designed to address specific vulnerabilities in the software. These updates are often in response to security threats discovered by experts, and they focus on fixing issues with the software or its underlying code. Unlike feature releases, which bundle new functionalities with past security fixes, security patches typically aim to enhance existing software’s security without adding new features.

In contrast, scheduled feature releases include all previous security patches along with new features and improvements. Our agency assists clients with Adobe Commerce and other platforms to implement these updates, ensuring compatibility with integrations, themes, and legacy features.

Key Adobe Commerce Security Updates

Here’s a look at the latest Adobe security updates and their implications for store owners:

  • Bulletin APSB24-18: This update addresses two critical cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. Previously, Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source did not enforce Content Security Policies (CSP). This update now requires CSP enforcement for checkout areas, blocking unvalidated code and potentially breaking checkout pages with customizations. The fix involves updating vendor extensions and adjusting CSP settings to permit approved scripts.
  • Bulletin APSB24-40: Known as the CosmicSting vulnerability, this update fixes a Linux bug that could allow remote execution within the Adobe application framework. The patch involves updating the encryption key and monitoring for further intrusions. Adobe also released a follow-up patch to address an authentication file vulnerability that could let attackers continue using compromised keys.

Why Timely Patching Matters

These vulnerabilities pose significant risks, including data compromise and functionality issues like broken checkout flows. Proper implementation of Adobe patches is crucial to avoid exacerbating these problems. At Human Element, we provide expert support to ensure your site remains secure and functional.

Critiquing Adobe’s Approach to Security Patches

While Adobe effectively addresses threats with timely patches, the introduction of site-breaking changes can cause confusion and budget concerns. We believe security patches should address specific issues directly and leave larger changes to minor releases. A strategy of “fix now, enhance later” could help integrate immediate fixes with future feature-rich updates.

A Call to Extension Vendors

Extension vendors should prioritize timely updates for security patches. While full feature updates are often released quickly, security patches can be neglected, even by reputable vendors. Reliable support for security patches is essential and should be a standard expectation for companies offering extension support.

Navigating Adobe Commerce Security Updates

Understanding the difference between security patches and feature releases is crucial. Both require timely updates to vendor extensions and internal components. Human Element is here to help you manage the complexities of security and feature releases on Adobe Commerce and other eCommerce platforms.

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