CVE-2021-32709: Shopware/platform Missing Authentication For Critical Function Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p696-gf58-9w97
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CVSS 4.9
CWE-306
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-32709 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.9) missing authentication for critical function vulnerability (CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function) affecting Shopware/platform libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves missing authentication for critical function. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.4.1.1.

CVE-2021-32709 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-32709
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p696-gf58-9w97
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.9
CWE Classification CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Affected Product Shopware/platform
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.9

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2021-32709

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Shopware/platform dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

shopware/platform fixed: 6.4.1.1 
Upgrade shopware/platform to 6.4.1.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for shopware/platform

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2021-32709, inspect your project dependencies for Shopware/platform:

inspect dependencies for shopware/platform

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Shopware/platform in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.4.1.1), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function, where the product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources. In Shopware/platform, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Shopware is an open source eCommerce platform. Creation of order credits was not validated by ACL in admin orders. Users are recommend to update to the current version 6.4.1.1. You can get the update to 6.4.1.1 regularly via the Auto-Updater or directly via the download overview. For older versions of 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3, corresponding security measures are also available via a plugin. For the full range of functions, we recommend updating to the latest Shopware version.

CVE-2021-32709 Affected Shopware/platform Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.4.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
shopware/platform
 Packagist
< 6.4.1.1
6.4.1.1

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/shopware/platform/security/advisories/GHSA-g7w8-pp9w-7p32
NVD — CVE-2021-32709 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-32709
www.shopware.com/en/changelog/ WEB
https://www.shopware.com/en/changelog/#6-4-1-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32709?
CVE-2021-32709 is a security vulnerability in Shopware/platform involving Missing Authentication for Critical Function under CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function.
Which Shopware/platform versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.4.1.1 across affected packages: shopware/platform.
What version fixes CVE-2021-32709?
Upgrading to 6.4.1.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is shopware/platform affected?
Yes, shopware/platform is affected in releases prior to 6.4.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 6.4.1.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-32709?
CVE-2021-32709 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-32709?
CVE-2021-32709 is classified under CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function (The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2021-32709?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for shopware/platform'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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