Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Shopware Platform versions up to 6.4.3.0 have an authenticated server-side request forgery issue in file upload by URL. A logged-in user could cause the server to make unintended requests, potentially exposing data or affecting systems reachable from the Shopware server.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any active Shopware 6 deployment. This is a high-severity authenticated SSRF with vendor patch availability, so delayed patching leaves internal services and sensitive server-side data at unnecessary risk.
Technical view
CVE-2021-37711 is CWE-918 SSRF in Shopware Platform file upload via URL. It affects versions <= 6.4.3.0 and is patched in 6.4.3.1. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8 with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant to organizations running Shopware Platform 6.4.3.0 or earlier, especially where authenticated users can access file upload by URL functionality. The bundle lists Shopware Platform only and provides no affected CPEs.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability still warrants urgency because exploitation requires only authenticated low-privilege access and has high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact in CVSS.
Researcher notes
Key indicators are Shopware Platform <= 6.4.3.0, file upload via URL, CWE-918, and CVSS vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Evidence is sufficient for affected scope and fixed version, but not for real-world exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Shopware Platform to 6.4.3.1 or later.
- For older 6.1, 6.2, or 6.3 deployments, review Shopware's plugin workaround guidance.
- Limit who has authenticated access to file upload by URL features.
- Check Shopware advisory guidance before relying on any compensating control.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Shopware Platform deployments and record exact versions.
- Confirm no production instance remains on 6.4.3.0 or earlier without the vendor workaround.
- Verify the Shopware security advisory applies to the installed product line.
- Review application logs for suspicious authenticated file upload by URL activity.
Public sources used
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CWE-918: Information exposure and cloud metadata lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/shopware/platform/security/advisories/GHSA-gcvv-gq92-x94rCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/shopware/platform/commit/b9f330e652b743dd2374c02bbe68f28b59a3f502CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.