CVE-2016-4010
CriticalPublic exploitMagento CE and EE before 2.0.6 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP objection injection attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via crafted serialized shopping cart data.
Published Jan 23, 2017 · Updated Jul 8, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-4010 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Magento.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Magento 2.0.5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
93%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Magento CE and EE before 2.0.6 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP objection injection attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via crafted serialized shopping cart data.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MagentoMagento | See advisory | 2.0.5 |
Patched Releases
Magento
2.0.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 23, 2017
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
References
- advisoryhttp://netanelrub.in/2016/05/17/magento-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution/
- patchhttps://magento.com/security/patches/magento-206-security-update
- exploitMSF magento_unserialize.rb
- exploithttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137121/Magento-Unauthenticated-Arbitrary-File-Write.html
- exploithttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137312/Magento-2.0.6-Unserialize-Remote-Code-Execution.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
Magento CE and EE before 2.0.6 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP objection injection attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via crafted serialized shopping cart data.
Affected: Magento. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Magento 2.0.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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