Magento 2.4.9‑Alpha Is Here: What Developers & Merchants Should Know
Ariya InfoTech
July 19, 2025
Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce 2.4.9‑alpha1, released June 18, 2025, delivers critical improvements around security, performance, and platform compatibility—though it’s strictly for testing, not production
Top Security & API Fixes
- 13 security vulnerabilities resolved, including CVE‑2025‑47110 affecting email templates
- Bulk async API performance restored, addressing slowdown issues post‑patch
- Access restored for CMS Blocks to restricted admin roles and compatibility fixes for cookie limits
Developer & Platform Enhancements
- Admin UI sees improvements like a new “Actions” menu in Catalog Price Rules
- JS library updates and expanded support for Composer 2.4+, Varnish 7.7, RabbitMQ 4.1, Valkey 8.x, and MariaDB 10.11
- DHL integration switched to the modern MyDHL RESTful API
| Why Test in Dev/Staging | Why Not in Production |
|---|---|
| Preview upcoming security & API performance fixes (MGT Commerce) | Alpha builds may contain defects—no warranty or patches (Experience League) |
| Validate compatibility with PHP 8.4 and platform upgrades | Risk of instability; not intended for live stores |
How Ariya InfoTech Can Help
At Ariya InfoTech, we guide clients through Magento upgrades—from safely installing 2.4.9‑alpha in testing environments to preparing for the full stable release:
- Secure staging environment setup
- Comprehensive testing (admin UX, API, extensions)
- Performance benchmarking & compatibility checks
- Upgrade planning and production rollout strategy
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