Executive brief
Shopside, an e-commerce management platform, contains a security flaw that allows its user interface to be embedded into other websites via iFrames. This vulnerability can be used by attackers to perform clickjacking attacks, where a legitimate user is tricked into clicking on hidden elements. Such an exploit could lead to unauthorized actions being performed on the user's behalf, potentially compromising account settings or order data.
Technical details
The Shopside web application fails to properly implement security headers such as X-Frame-Options or a Content Security Policy (CSP) frame-ancestors directive. This allows the application's interface to be rendered within an iFrame on a third-party domain (CWE-1021). An attacker can leverage this to conduct clickjacking attacks, overlaying transparent layers over the legitimate UI to hijack user interactions. While the CVSS score indicates high privileges (PR:H) may be involved in the context of the reporter's assessment, the primary risk is the lack of frame restrictions on sensitive administrative or user pages. The vulnerability is confirmed in versions through February 5, 2025.
Affected products
- Shopside Software Technologies Inc. Shopside through 05022025
Timeline
- 2025-11-19: advisory: Initial disclosure by TR-CERT (USOM)