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Magento 2.4.1

What’s New in Magento 2.4.1?

Magento 2.4.1, released on October 15, 2020, underscores the resilience and continuous evolution of the Magento community amidst the challenges of 2020. This latest release demonstrates ongoing advancements and commitment to improving the platform, even amidst global disruptions and shifting work dynamics caused by the pandemic and other 2020 challenges.

  • Magento 2.4.1, released on October 15, 2020, highlights the resilience and continuous evolution of the Magento community.
  • This release showcases ongoing advancements and commitment to improving the platform despite global disruptions and shifting work dynamics caused by the pandemic and other challenges in 2020.

Magento 2.4.1 Release – Key Highlights

  • Added support for SameSite attributes for cookies, enhancing security and privacy.
  • Implemented CAPTCHA protection for payment and order-related API endpoints to prevent automated abuse.
  • Introduced CAPTCHA on the Place Order frontend page to secure checkout processes.
  • Addressed 150 core code fixes to enhance stability and performance.
  • Implemented over 15 security enhancements to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  • Improved GraphQL functionality, infrastructure, performance, PWA Studio, and other critical areas.

Magento Security Patch 2.4.0.12

  • Introduced an option to install time-sensitive security fixes independently of functional updates.
  • Released the security-only patch 2.4.0.1 (Composer package 2.4.0-p1) to address vulnerabilities from the previous quarterly release, Magento 2.4.0.
  • Integrated hotfixes from Magento 2.4.0 to enhance security and stability.

Substantial Security Enhancements

  • Comprises more than 15 security fixes aimed at addressing remote code execution (RCE) and cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
  • Implemented CAPTCHA protection for the Place Order storefront page and REST and GraphQL endpoints, including those related to payments.
  • Supports the SameSite cookie attribute to comply with Google Chrome's updated cookie classification system.
  • Enhanced the Magento Scanning Tool to provide merchants with real-time insights into their site's security status, including proactive malware detection and reduced false positives.

Infrastructure Improvements

  • Implemented a feature allowing store users to clear the contents of their shopping cart with a single action.
  • Enhanced the quality of the Framework.
  • Significant improvements made in various areas:
    • Customer Account
    • Catalog
    • CMS
    • OMS
    • Import/Export
    • Promotions and Targeting
    • Cart and Checkout
    • Staging and Preview

Performance Enhancements

  • Reduced the size of network transfers between Redis and Magento, resulting in decreased network cache size and execution time for various scenarios.
  • Optimized consumer queue CPU consumption by 20%, enhancing Venia mini-cart experience and providing increased control over consumers while saving server resources.
  • Improved execution time for "bin/Magento" commands.

New Media Gallery

Merchants can now perform the following actions in the media gallery, which is now enabled by default in the admin panel:

  • Bulk image deletion capabilities.
  • Identification of duplicate and unused images on the storefront, optimizing media storage.
  • Filtering of images by storefront area.
  • Viewing and editing metadata associated with images, as well as searching for images by metadata.

GraphQL

  • Allow customers and guests to submit product reviews and access their review history.
  • Enable customers and guests to include a gift message with their orders.
  • Provide customers with access to detailed order histories, including invoices, shipping information, and refunds.
  • Allow customers to add various product types to their carts, including Simple, Configurable, Bundled, Grouped, Virtual, Gift Card, and Downloadable products.
  • Allow logged-in customers to securely store their payment details.

PWA Studio v8.0.0

  • Updated Venia style guide for improved consistency and user experience.
  • Enhanced Venia mini-cart experience with smoother navigation and improved accessibility features.

In addition to these features, the Magento 2.4.1 release includes Adobe Stock Integration v2.1.0, Magento Functional Testing Framework 3.1.0 updates, and fixes for issues in the Magento 2.4.1 core code.

The Magento Commerce 2.4.1 release includes

  • Improved PageBuilder that supports full-screen mode for easier editing of content and consistent experience editing content across the admin.
  • Sitewide analysis tool dashboard integration
  • Improved B2B shipping methods
  • Enhanced shopping cart functionality
  • Introduction of new admin features

Magento 2.4.3 – Official Release Notes

  • Magento Open Source 2.4.1 Release Notes
  • Magento Commerce 2.4.1 Release Notes

    • Upgrade to the latest Magento 2 version as soon as it releases to benefit from exciting new features. Ensure a smooth upgrade process with Meetanshi’s Magento 2 Upgrade Service, providing expert assistance to secure your shopping platform.

    Magento 2.4.1 focuses on offering a secure and enhanced shopping experience to stay competitive.

    Also, explore the features of Magento 2.3.6 released alongside Magento 2.4.1. Share your thoughts on these updates in the Comments section and keep engaging with the Magento community through social media.