CVE-2023-24249: Encore/laravel admin Laravel-admin Has Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g857-47pm-3r32
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CVSS 7.2
CWE-434
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-24249 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.2) laravel-admin has arbitrary file upload vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting Encore/laravel admin libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves laravel-admin has arbitrary file upload vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-24249 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-24249
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g857-47pm-3r32
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.2
CWE Classification CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Affected Product Encore/laravel admin
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.2

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:H/I:H/A:H).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-24249

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

encore/laravel-admin fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade encore/laravel-admin to Latest secure release
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 encore/laravel-admin

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-24249, inspect your project dependencies for Encore/laravel admin:

inspect dependencies for encore/laravel-admin

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Encore/laravel admin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, where the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. In Encore/laravel admin, 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

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in laravel-admin v1.8.19 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file.

CVE-2023-24249 Affected Encore/laravel admin Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
encore/laravel-admin
 Packagist
≤ 1.8.19

References

NVD — CVE-2023-24249 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-24249
Encore/laravel admin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/z-song/laravel-admin/issues/5726
flyd.uk/post/cve-2023-24249 WEB
https://flyd.uk/post/cve-2023-24249
Encore/laravel admin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/z-song/laravel-admin
laravel-admin.org WEB
https://laravel-admin.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-24249?
CVE-2023-24249 is a security vulnerability in Encore/laravel admin involving laravel-admin has Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
Which Encore/laravel admin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: encore/laravel-admin.
What version fixes CVE-2023-24249?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is encore/laravel-admin affected?
Yes, encore/laravel-admin is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-24249?
CVE-2023-24249 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-24249?
CVE-2023-24249 is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-24249?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for encore/laravel-admin'. 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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