CVE-2021-28254
CVE-2021-28254 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Laravel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-502.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-502
- Affected product: Laravel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A deserialization vulnerability in the destruct() function of Laravel v8.5.9 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-28254?
- A deserialization vulnerability in the destruct() function of Laravel v8.5.9 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
- How severe is CVE-2021-28254?
- CVE-2021-28254 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-28254 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-28254?
- CVE-2021-28254 affects Laravel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-28254?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-28254 published?
- CVE-2021-28254 was published on 2023-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:laravel:laravel:8.5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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