Shopware has Improper Input Validation issue in newsletter subscription
Impact
The newsletter double opt-in validation was not checked properly, and it was possible to skip the complete double opt in process.
Patches
The problem has been fixed with 6.4.18.1
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. Or disable the newsletter registration completely.
References
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composer package | shopware/core | < 6.4.18.1 | 6.4.18.1 |
| Composer package | shopware/platform | < 6.4.18.1 | 6.4.18.1 |
References
- https://github.com/shopware/platform/security/advisories/GHSA-46h7-vj7x-fxg2
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-22734
- https://github.com/shopware/platform/commit/f5a95ee2bcf1e546878450963ef1d9886e59a620
- https://docs.shopware.com/en/shopware-6-en/security-updates/security-update-01-2023?category=security-updates
- https://github.com/shopware/platform
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-20- Platform
- Composer
- Package
shopware/core, shopware/platform- Disclosed
- 20.01.2023
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-46h7-vj7x-fxg2 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: shopware/core
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Composer package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 65
- First → latest
- 09.2020 06.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 5
- High 16
- Medium 31
- Low 13
Disclosures per year
- 2020: 7
- 2021: 13
- 2022: 7
- 2023: 6
- 2024: 7
- 2025: 12
- 2026: 13
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