{"id":26493,"date":"2026-07-15T14:50:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T09:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/?p=26493"},"modified":"2026-07-15T14:51:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T09:21:27","slug":"apsb26-73-security-updates-for-magento","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/apsb26-73-security-updates-for-magento\/","title":{"rendered":"[APSB26-73] Adobe Commerce &amp; Magento Security Update \u2013 July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On July 14, 2026, Adobe released a critical security bulletin, <strong>APSB26-73<\/strong>, addressing multiple vulnerabilities within Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This update is rated with a <strong>Priority 2<\/strong>, indicating that while there are no active exploits reported in the wild yet, the vulnerabilities are significant enough to warrant an immediate update to protect your store data.<sup><\/sup><sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staying ahead of these patches is the best way to maintain technical data sovereignty and ensure<sup><\/sup> your store remains a safe environment for your customers.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is at Risk? (Affected Versions)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your store is running any of the versions listed below, you are currently vulnerable to potential exploits. Check your current Magento version to see if you need to take action:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Product<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Impacted Versions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Adobe Commerce<\/strong><\/td><td>2.4.9, 2.4.8-p5 &amp; earlier, 2.4.7-p10 &amp; earlier, 2.4.6-p15 &amp; earlier, 2.4.5-p17 &amp; earlier, 2.4.4-p18 &amp; earlier<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Magento Open Source<\/strong><\/td><td>2.4.9, 2.4.8-p5 &amp; earlier, 2.4.7-p10 &amp; earlier, 2.4.6-p15 &amp; earlier<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Adobe Commerce B2B<\/strong><\/td><td>1.5.3, 1.5.2-p5 &amp; earlier, 1.4.2-p10 &amp; earlier, 1.3.4-p17 &amp; earlier, 1.3.3-p18 &amp; earlier<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Adobe Commerce Events<\/strong><\/td><td>1.6.0 to 1.20.0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Critical Vulnerabilities Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The APSB26-73 patch fixes several high-risk entry points that could compromise your backend, allow privilege escalation, or lead to data theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Vulnerability Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Potential Impact<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Severity<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>CVE Reference<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Unrestricted File Upload<\/strong><\/td><td>Privilege Escalation: Malicious files uploaded to server.<\/td><td>Critical<\/td><td>CVE-2026-48356<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Improper Output Encoding<\/strong><\/td><td>Arbitrary Code Execution: Targeted attacks via webhooks.<\/td><td>Critical<\/td><td>CVE-2026-48358<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stored XSS<\/strong><\/td><td>Privilege Escalation: Injecting malicious scripts in the backend.<\/td><td>Critical<\/td><td>CVE-2026-47994<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Incorrect Authorization<\/strong><\/td><td>Security Feature Bypass: Circumvents default system rules.<\/td><td>Critical<\/td><td>CVE-2026-47988<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Incorrect Authorization<\/strong><\/td><td>Security Feature Bypass: Unauthorized access to resources.<\/td><td>Critical<\/td><td>CVE-2026-47984<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Failing to patch these holes doesn\u2019t just risk your site performance; it puts your customer\u2019s payment information and your store\u2019s reputation on the line. These vulnerabilities can lead to <strong>Arbitrary Code Execution<\/strong> and <strong>Privilege Escalation<\/strong>, meaning an unauthorized user could theoretically control your entire e-commerce operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Fix: New Patch Versions Released [APSB26-73]<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adobe has provided specific &#8220;patched&#8221; lifecycle versions to resolve these issues. Adobe\u2019s official documentation recommends upgrading to these versions immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Product<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Patched Version (July 2026 Release)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Adobe Commerce<\/strong><\/td><td>2.4.9-2026-jul, 2.4.8-2026-jul, 2.4.7-2026-jul, 2.4.6-2026-jul, 2.4.5-2026-jul, 2.4.4-2026-jul<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Magento Open Source<\/strong><\/td><td>2.4.9-2026-jul, 2.4.8-2026-jul, 2.4.7-2026-jul, 2.4.6-2026-jul<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Adobe Commerce B2B<\/strong><\/td><td>1.5.3-2026-jul, 1.5.2-2026-jul, 1.4.2-2026-jul, 1.3.4-2026-jul, 1.3.3-2026-jul<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Adobe Commerce Events<\/strong><\/td><td>1.21.0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Action Plan: How to Secure Your Store<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t wait for a security breach to happen. Follow these steps to safeguard your Magento instance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Audit &amp; Prepare<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the <strong>Adobe Security Scan Tool<\/strong> to identify current gaps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always apply patches in a <strong>staging environment<\/strong> first to ensure your theme and extensions remain compatible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once verified, push the update to production and monitor your logs for any unusual activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical Upgrade (via CLI)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a technical team, they can perform the upgrade via the command line. These commands should be executed in your store\u2019s root directory. Replace <code>[VERSION]<\/code> with your specific lifecycle target version (e.g., <code>2.4.8-2026-jul<\/code>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bash<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">composer require-community magento\/product-community-edition=[VERSION] --no-update\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, run the update:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bash<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">composer update\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Always perform a full database and file backup, and thoroughly test the upgrade in a staging environment before applying it to your live production store.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Safer Alternative: Professional Upgrade Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upgrading involves more than just running commands. It requires verifying extension compatibility, checking custom code, and ensuring that high-performance layouts continue to function perfectly without breaking your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We offer a specialized <strong>Magento Upgrade Service<\/strong>. Our team manages the entire process\u2014from staging audits to final deployment\u2014ensuring zero data loss and no downtime for your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why choose our service?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We check every third-party module and custom integration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We ensure your store stays fast and SEO-friendly post-upgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beyond just the patch, we review your server environment for maximum protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy a hassle-free upgrade to the latest secure Magento versions with our Adobe-certified experts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"meetanshi-cta\">\r\n<div class=\"cta-content-wrapper\">\r\n<span>Move to Magento 2.4.8<\/span>\r\n<p>Enjoy a hassle free upgrade to the latest Magento version with our Adobe-certified experts.<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/magento-upgrade-service.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn-primary\">Upgrade Now<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"cta-image-new\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/magento-2-upgrade-service.svg\" alt=\"Upgrade Magento 2\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On July 14, 2026, Adobe released a critical security bulletin, APSB26-73, addressing multiple vulnerabilities within Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source. 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