A newly discovered vulnerability — SessionReaper (CVE-2025-54236) — is being actively exploited in the wild, targeting Magento-based online stores worldwide.
Hackers are hijacking active user and admin sessions, and in severe cases, even gaining full server-level access. Hundreds of eCommerce stores have already been compromised.
If your Magento store hasn’t been patched yet, you’re at serious risk.
🧠 How Attackers Exploit SessionReaper
The exploit abuses Magento’s session-handling mechanism, allowing attackers to:
- Steal session tokens from active users or admins.
- Log in without credentials, bypassing authentication entirely.
- Upload malicious web shells or manipulate core files.
- Escalate privileges to gain control of the server and sensitive customer data.
These attacks typically leave no visible signs until it’s too late — when payment data is leaked, checkout pages are defaced, or Google flags your site as unsafe.
🔒 The Four Immediate Actions You Must Take
If your Magento site is live, act right now to protect your store and your customers.
- Apply the Official Adobe Magento Patch
Visit the Adobe Security Bulletin and install the latest CVE-2025-54236 patch without delay. - Scan Your Store for Web Shells and Modified Files
Use security scanners or request a manual audit to check for hidden scripts — especially in/media,/var, and/pub/staticdirectories. - Rotate Credentials & Terminate Sessions
Change all admin passwords, API keys, and SSH credentials.
Force-terminate all active user and admin sessions to prevent unauthorized reuse. - Monitor & Harden Your Environment
Review access logs, enable WAF (Web Application Firewall), and tighten permissions for non-PHP uploads.
Continuous monitoring is crucial — attackers often return after the first cleanup.
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Stay Secure — Act Today⚡ The SessionReaper exploit spreads fast. Patch, scan, rotate, and protect your store before attackers reach it.