Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Pimcore versions before 10.1.1 allow CSV formula injection through Data Object CSV import. A low-privileged authenticated user can place spreadsheet formulas into imported data, requiring someone to later interact with the CSV/spreadsheet content. The vendor fixed this in 10.1.1 and notes a manual patch workaround.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority remediation for affected Pimcore systems, but not as an emergency based on current evidence. Patch exposed or multi-user Pimcore deployments first.
Technical view
CVE-2021-37702 is CWE-1236 in pimcore/pimcore before 10.1.1. The vulnerable Data Object CSV import path insufficiently neutralizes formula elements in CSV data. CVSS 3.1 is 8.0 with low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Pimcore installations running versions earlier than 10.1.1, especially where authenticated users can use Data Object CSV import or influence imported object data.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as CISA KEV. Exploitation requires low privileges and user interaction, consistent with spreadsheet formula injection risk.
Researcher notes
Evidence is concise but consistent: the advisory identifies Data Object CSV import formula injection and the pull request is the fix reference. No public exploit status or broader affected products are provided in the bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Pimcore to version 10.1.1 or later.
- If immediate upgrade is blocked, apply the vendor patch manually.
- Review the GitHub advisory before choosing remediation.
- Prioritize systems where untrusted users can import CSV object data.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Pimcore versions and flag anything below 10.1.1.
- Confirm whether Data Object CSV import is enabled or used.
- Verify the 10.1.1 fix or manual patch is present.
- Run regression tests for CSV import handling with benign formula-like values.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.15.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/security/advisories/GHSA-pp2h-95hm-hv9rCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/pull/9992CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.