{"id":1299,"date":"2020-10-08T06:10:11","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T06:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/08\/magento-2-4-1-release\/"},"modified":"2025-09-01T11:20:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T05:50:54","slug":"magento-2-4-1-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/magento-2-4-1-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Magento 2.4.1 &#8211; Improvements in Performance &#038; Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Magento 2.4.1<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;released on October 15, \u201920.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest Magento 2 version is the proof of ever-learning, ever active Magento community that cannot be stopped no matter the shifted working system, pandemic, or any 2020 disaster!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Screenshot-2024-06-13-120752.png\" alt=\"Magento commerce 2.4.1 release on Twitter\" class=\"wp-image-46653\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/download-magento\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the latest Magento 2 version<\/a>&nbsp;to enhance the performance and security of your store, because that is what the new release is all about!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the overview of the latest version of Magento 2 here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights of Magento 2.4.1 release:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support for SameSite attributes for cookies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Included the CAPTCHA protection for payment and order related API endpoints.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CAPTCHA on Place Order frontend page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>150 fixes to core code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More than 15 security enhancements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improvements in GraphQL, infrastructure, performance,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/magento-pwa-studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PWA Studio<\/a>, and much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/en\/docs\/commerce-operations\/release\/notes\/magento-open-source\/2-4-1#security-patch-available\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Magento Security-only Patch 2.4.0.1<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Option to install a time-sensitive security fix without applying hundreds of functional fixes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The security-only patch 2.4.0.1 (Composer package 2.4.0-p1)&nbsp;to fix the vulnerabilities identified in the previous quarterly release,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/magento-2-4-release\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Magento 2.4.0<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes the hotfixes applied to Magento 2.4.0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/en\/docs\/commerce-operations\/release\/notes\/magento-open-source\/2-4-1#substantial-security-enhancements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Substantial Security Enhancements<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Includes 15+ security fixes to close remote code execution (RCE) and cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes CAPTCHA protection to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place Order storefront page and REST and GraphQL endpoints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment-related REST and GraphQL endpoints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for SameSite cookie attribute in order to support the Google Chrome enforcement of the new cookie classification system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The enhanced Magento Scanning Tool allows the merchants to get real-time insights into the security status of their site through proactive detection of malware and reduction of false positives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/en\/docs\/commerce-operations\/release\/notes\/magento-open-source\/2-4-1#infrastructure-improvements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Infrastructure Improvements<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow the store users to clear the contents of their shopping cart in a single action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved quality of the Framework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improvements in:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Customer Account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Catalog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CMS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OMS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Import\/Export<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotions and Targeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cart and Checkout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Staging and Preview<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/en\/docs\/commerce-operations\/release\/notes\/magento-open-source\/2-4-1#performance-improvements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Performance Enhancements<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduced the size of network transfer between Redis and Magento.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hence, a decrease in network cache size and execution time for many scenarios<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A decrease of 20% in consumer queue CPU consVenia mini-cart experience motion that resulted in increased control over consumers and saves server resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved execution time for \u201cbin\/Magento\u201d commands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/en\/docs\/commerce-operations\/release\/notes\/magento-open-source\/2-4-1#new-media-gallery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Media Gallery<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allows the merchants to perform the following in the media gallery which is now enabled by default in the admin panel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bulk image delete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify the duplicate and unused images on the storefront, hence optimizing the media storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filter images by the storefront area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View metadata from the images, edit it, and search for images by metadata<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/en\/docs\/commerce-operations\/release\/notes\/magento-open-source\/2-4-1#graphql\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GraphQL<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow customers and guests to write product reviews. Customers can also retrieve their product review history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow customers and guests to add a gift message to their order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow customers to view details about their order histories, including invoices, shipping, and refunds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow customers to add these product types to the cart:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configurable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bundled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grouped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gift Card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Downloadable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow logged in customers to store the payment details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/en\/docs\/commerce-operations\/release\/notes\/magento-open-source\/2-4-1#pwa-studio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PWA Studio v8.0.0<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Updates to the Venia style guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced Venia mini-cart experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and much more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apart from these, the Magento 2.4.1 release includes the Adobe Stock Integration v2.1.0., Magento Functional Testing Framework 3.1.0, and fixed issues in the Magento 2.4.1 core code<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Magento Commerce 2.4.1 release includes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/business.adobe.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Magento<\/a>, the latest version is capable to prepare your store for the upcoming holiday season as it offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improved PageBuilder that supports full-screen mode for easier editing of content and&nbsp;consistent experience editing content across the admin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sitewide analysis tool dashboard integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved B2B Shipping methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved shopping cart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduces new admin features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magento 2.4.1 Release Notes:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/en\/docs\/commerce-operations\/release\/notes\/magento-open-source\/2-4-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Magento Open Source 2.4.1 Release Notes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/en\/docs\/commerce-operations\/release\/notes\/adobe-commerce\/2-4-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Magento Commerce 2.4.1 Release Notes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you know what the latest version has to offer, you surely cannot afford to miss these exciting features. Upgrade to the latest Magento 2 version as soon as it releases!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it requires expertise to risk the upgrade process on your own. The easy way out is Meetanshi\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/magento-upgrade-service.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Magento 2 Upgrade Service<\/a>\u00a0that helps upgrade your store to the latest version of Magento.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Offering a secure upgraded shopping platform to the customers is a must in order to stand in the competition. And that is what the Magento 2.4.1 version is all about!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apart from this, also have a look at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/magento-2-3-6-release\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Magento 2.3.6<\/a>&nbsp;version released along with Magento 2.4.1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get acquainted with this Magento 2 version until the release of Magento 2.4.2 in January 2021!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Till then, keep sharing this post with Magento Community via social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Magento 2.4.1&nbsp;released on October 15, \u201920. 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