Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Pimcore AdminBundle 6.8.0 and earlier has a SQL injection flaw in a specificID parameter. A highly privileged user could potentially access or alter sensitive database data through the application. The issue is fixed in version 6.9.4.
Executive priority
Treat as a planned but important remediation for Pimcore environments. Prioritize systems with sensitive data, broad admin access, or internet-reachable administrative interfaces.
Technical view
CVE-2021-31869 is CWE-89 SQL injection in Pimcore AdminBundle's specificID variable. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5: network reachable, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, high confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running Pimcore AdminBundle 6.8.0 or earlier where high-privilege application users can reach the vulnerable functionality.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Risk is constrained by the high-privilege requirement, but database confidentiality and integrity impact can be significant.
Researcher notes
Sources identify the vulnerable variable and fixed version, but not detailed endpoint behavior or exploit evidence. The CVSS vector indicates high privileges are required and impact is primarily database confidentiality and integrity.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Pimcore AdminBundle to version 6.9.4 or later.
- Inventory Pimcore deployments and confirm AdminBundle versions.
- Restrict administrative access to trusted users and networks.
- Review Pimcore and Rapid7 guidance for any additional vendor-specific instructions.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Pimcore AdminBundle 6.8.0 or earlier is installed.
- Verify production systems report version 6.9.4 or later after remediation.
- Review administrative account access for unnecessary high privileges.
- Check application and database logs for unusual privileged activity.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N1.25.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2021/07/27/multiple-open-source-web-app-vulnerabilities-fixed/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.