Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Shopware 5 stores on versions 5.7.0 through 5.7.13 may allow stored malicious script content in the customer module. If a user later views the affected content, the script could run in their browser, potentially exposing session context or altering displayed data. The vendor says to update to 5.7.14 or newer.
Executive priority
Handle as a moderate remediation item, not a confirmed active-exploitation emergency. Patch affected stores in the next maintenance window, sooner for high-volume or sensitive e-commerce environments. Delays leave staff browser sessions and customer-management workflows exposed to stored script risk.
Technical view
This is a persistent XSS issue in Shopware's customer module, tracked as CWE-79. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4 with network access, low privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. The affected range is Shopware >=5.7.0 and <5.7.14.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Shopware installations running versions 5.7.0 through 5.7.13. Risk is higher where lower-privileged or untrusted users can create customer-module content later viewed by staff or administrators. The source bundle does not identify Shopware 6 or other products as affected.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked as KEV. Exploitation requires a low-privileged actor and user interaction by someone viewing stored customer-module content. No public source in the bundle provides evidence of widespread exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is vendor-backed and sufficient for affected range and fixed version. Public details in the bundle are limited, so avoid assuming a specific injection field, exploit path, or bypass. The commit reference should be used only to understand the fix pattern, not to derive weaponized testing.
Mitigation direction
- Update affected Shopware 5 installations to 5.7.14 or a current supported version.
- Use the Shopware Auto-Updater or the vendor download overview.
- Prioritize internet-facing stores and environments handling sensitive customer data.
- Because no workaround is listed, check vendor guidance if patching is delayed.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Shopware versions and flag any 5.7.0 through 5.7.13 deployments.
- Confirm production and staging systems report version 5.7.14 or newer after updating.
- Review whether customer-module access is limited to trusted roles.
- Check vendor advisory and security update notes for any later guidance.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/shopware/shopware/security/advisories/GHSA-5834-xv5q-cgfwCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/shopware/shopware/commit/7875855005648fba7b39371a70816afae2e07dafCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://docs.shopware.com/en/shopware-5-en/security-updates/security-update-07-2022CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
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