CVE-2023-22733: Shopware's log module vulnerable to Improper Output Neutralization

Published Jan 17, 2023
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Updated

Impact

The log module contains all kind of sent mails. It is possible to see the password reset email of customers and admin users to gain probably more access.

Patches Update to the latest 6.4.18.1 version.

Workarounds - For older versions of 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3, corresponding security measures are also available via a plugin. For the full range of functions, we recommend updating to the latest Shopware version. - Remove from all users the log module ACL rights - Disable logging

References https://docs.shopware.com/en/shopware-6-en/security-updates/security-update-01-2023?category=security-updates

Other sources

Shopware is an open source commerce platform based on Symfony Framework and Vue js. In affected versions the log module would write out all kind of sent mails. An attacker with access to either the local system logs or a centralized logging store may have access to other users accounts. This issue has been addressed in version 6.4.18.1. For older versions of 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3, corresponding security measures are also available via a plugin. For the full range of functions, we recommend updating to the latest Shopware version. Users unable to upgrade may remove from all users the log module ACL rights or disable logging.

Shopware's log module vulnerable to Improper Output Neutralization

— Packagist

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Shopware Shopware<6.4.18.1
composer/shopware/core<=6.4.18.0
composer/shopware/platform<=6.4.18.0
composer/shopware/core<=6.4.18.0
6.4.18.1
composer/shopware/platform<=6.4.18.0
6.4.18.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/shopware/core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.4.18.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/shopware/platform to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.4.18.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Shopware to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.4.18.1
  4. Configuration

    Remove the log module ACL rights from all users.

    Shopware log module log module ACL rights = removed from all users
  5. Configuration

    Disable logging if upgrading is not possible.

    Shopware log module logging = disabled

Event History

Jan 17, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 20, 2023
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:33 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·05:33 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Packagist·05:33 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-22733?

CVE-2023-22733 is a vulnerability in Shopware, an open source commerce platform, that allows an attacker with access to either the local system logs or a centralized logging store to potentially have access to other users' accounts.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22733?

CVE-2023-22733 has a severity value of 6.5, which is considered medium.

3

How does CVE-2023-22733 affect Shopware?

CVE-2023-22733 affects Shopware versions up to and including 6.4.18.1.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-22733?

An attacker with access to the system logs can potentially exploit CVE-2023-22733 by gaining unauthorized access to other users' accounts.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-22733?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2023-22733 is available. It is recommended to update to a patched version of Shopware to mitigate the vulnerability.

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