CVE-2021-32713 in Shopware
Summary
by MITRE • 06/25/2021
Shopware is an open source eCommerce platform. Versions prior to 5.6.10 suffer from an authenticated stored XSS in administration vulnerability. Users are recommend to update to the version 5.6.10. You can get the update to 5.6.10 regularly via the Auto-Updater or directly via the download overview.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/02/2021
Shopware is a widely deployed open source eCommerce platform that serves as a critical infrastructure component for numerous online retailers worldwide. The platform provides comprehensive administrative interfaces for managing products, orders, customers, and various business operations. Organizations relying on Shopware for their digital commerce operations face significant security risks when vulnerabilities exist within their administrative components. The authenticated stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in versions prior to 5.6.10 represents a serious threat to the platform's security posture and the organizations that depend on it for their commercial activities.
The technical flaw in CVE-2021-32713 manifests as a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability within the Shopware administration interface. This vulnerability requires an authenticated user with administrative privileges to exploit, meaning that an attacker must first gain valid login credentials or already possess administrative access to the system. Once authenticated, the attacker can inject malicious JavaScript code into fields that are subsequently stored within the application's database and later rendered to other administrators or users who view the affected content. The stored nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious payload persists in the system and can affect multiple users without requiring repeated exploitation attempts. This vulnerability specifically affects the administrative components of the platform, making it particularly dangerous for organizations where administrative access is limited to a small group of trusted personnel.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data corruption or unauthorized access. When an attacker successfully exploits this stored XSS vulnerability, they can execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of other administrators' browsers. This capability enables attackers to perform a wide range of malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, privilege escalation, and data exfiltration. The vulnerability particularly threatens organizations that maintain sensitive business data, customer information, and financial records within their Shopware installations. Attackers could potentially steal administrative sessions, modify critical business parameters, access confidential customer data, or even redirect users to malicious websites. The persistence of stored XSS payloads means that the attack surface remains active until the vulnerability is patched, potentially allowing attackers to maintain access to the system for extended periods.
Organizations utilizing Shopware should immediately prioritize the upgrade to version 5.6.10 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The recommended update path includes using the platform's built-in Auto-Updater functionality or manually downloading and installing the patched version from the official Shopware download overview. Security teams should conduct thorough testing of the updated environment to ensure compatibility with existing customizations and extensions. Additionally, organizations should implement enhanced monitoring of administrative user activities and review access controls to minimize the risk of unauthorized access. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which describes cross-site scripting flaws that allow attackers to inject malicious code into web applications. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving credential access and privilege escalation, as it enables attackers to leverage administrative privileges for further exploitation. Organizations should also consider implementing additional security controls such as web application firewalls, input validation, and regular security assessments to strengthen their overall security posture against similar threats.