CVE-2023-33725: Broadleaf 5.x and 6.x (including 5.2.25-GA and 6.2.6-GA) was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-33725 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting broadleaf commerce. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Broadleaf 5.x and 6.x (including 5.2.25-GA and 6.2.6-GA) was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via a customer signup with a crafted email address. This is fixed in 6.2.6.1-GA.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-06-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: broadleafcommerce

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-21 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

broadleafcommerce broadleaf commerce UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.0 and <= 5.2.25-ga · >= 6.0 and < 6.2.6.1-ga

Fixed in: 6.2.6.1-ga

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy broadleaf-commerce || rpm -q broadleaf-commerce || broadleaf-commerce --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.2.6.1-ga (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade broadleaf-commerce

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade broadleaf-commerce

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison broadleaf-commerce sudo apt install broadleaf-commerce=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo apt-mark hold broadleaf-commerce

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list broadleaf-commerce sudo dnf downgrade broadleaf-commerce-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add broadleaf-commerce

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-33725?

broadleaf commerce: upgrade to 6.2.6.1-ga. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-33725 being exploited?

CVE-2023-33725 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-33725 affect?

CVE-2023-33725 affects broadleaf commerce. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Broadleaf 5.x and 6.x (including 5.2.25-GA and 6.2.6-GA) was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via a customer signup with a crafted email address. This is fixed in 6.2.6.1-GA.

How urgent is CVE-2023-33725?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

References

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