Shopware default newsletter opt-in settings allow for mass sign-up abuse
Impact
Currently the default settings for double-opt-in allow for mass unsolicited newsletter sign-ups without confirmation.
Source excerpt · OSVAffected packages
Start with the recorded fix for your release branch. Check your installed version and test compatibility before upgrading. Fixing this advisory does not rule out other vulnerabilities in the release.
| Affected range | Recorded fix |
|---|---|
| From 6.6.0.0-rc1 before 6.6.10.3Ecosystem versions | 6.6.10.3 |
| From 6.7.0.0-rc1 before 6.7.0.0-rc2Ecosystem versions | 6.7.0.0-rc2 |
| Earlier releases before 6.5.8.17Ecosystem versions | 6.5.8.17 |
Version evidence: OSV · GHSA-4h9w-7vfp-px8m
View original version evidence (149 explicit versions)
| Affected range | Recorded fix |
|---|---|
| From 6.6.0.0-rc1 before 6.6.10.3Ecosystem versions | 6.6.10.3 |
| From 6.7.0.0-rc1 before 6.7.0.0-rc2Ecosystem versions | 6.7.0.0-rc2 |
| Earlier releases before 6.5.8.17Ecosystem versions | 6.5.8.17 |
Version evidence: OSV · GHSA-4h9w-7vfp-px8m
View original version evidence (149 explicit versions)
Original source description
Impact
Currently the default settings for double-opt-in allow for mass unsolicited newsletter sign-ups without confirmation.
Default settings are:
Newsletter: Double Opt-in - active
Newsletter: Double opt-in for registered customers - disabled
Log-in & sign-up: Double opt-in on sign-up - disabled
With these settings, anyone can register an account on the shop using any e-mail-address and then check the check-box in the account page to sign up for the newsletter. The recipient will receive two mails confirming registering and signing up for the newsletter, no confirmation link needed to be clicked for either. In the backend the recipient is set to “instantly active”.
Patches
Update to Shopware 6.6.10.3 or 6.5.8.17
Workarounds
For older versions of 6.4, corresponding security measures are also available via a plugin. For the full range of functions, we recommend updating to the latest Shopware version.