CVE-2021-41188: Authenticated Stored XSS in Administration

Published Oct 26, 2021
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Updated

Shopware is open source e-commerce software. Versions prior to 5.7.6 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. This issue is patched in version 5.7.6. Two workarounds are available. Using the security plugin or adding a particular following config to the .htaccess file will protect against cross-site scripting in this case. There is also a config for those using nginx as a server. The plugin and the configs can be found on the GitHub Security Advisory page for this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Shopware Shopware<5.7.6

Event History

Oct 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-41188?

CVE-2021-41188 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in Shopware, an open-source e-commerce software.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-41188?

CVE-2021-41188 has a severity level of 5.4, which is considered medium.

3

How can I fix CVE-2021-41188?

To fix CVE-2021-41188, upgrade your Shopware installation to version 5.7.6 or later.

4

What are the workarounds for CVE-2021-41188?

You can use the security plugin or add a particular config to the `.htaccess` file as workarounds for CVE-2021-41188.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-41188?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-41188 in the Shopware documentation and the official GitHub repository.

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