CVE-2021-3129: Laravel Ignition File Upload Vulnerability

Published Jan 12, 2021
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Updated

Laravel Ignition contains a file upload vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute malicious code due to insecure usage of filegetcontents() and fileputcontents().

Other sources

Ignition before 2.5.2, as used in Laravel and other products, allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because of insecure usage of filegetcontents() and fileputcontents(). This is exploitable on sites using debug mode with Laravel before 8.4.2.

Affected Software

6 affected components
composer/facade/ignition>=2.5.0, <2.5.2, >=2.0.0, <2.4.2, <1.16.14
Laravel Ignition
Facade Ignition Laravel<2.5.2
Laravel Laravel<8.4.2
All of the following
Facade Ignition Laravel<2.5.2
Laravel Laravel<8.4.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Laravel Ignition to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.4.2
  2. Configuration

    Disable debug mode on sites using Laravel Ignition; the remote code execution is exploitable on sites using debug mode with Laravel before 8.4.2.

    Laravel (debug mode) debug mode = disable

Event History

Jan 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:07 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 13, 2021
Advisory Published
10:47 AM
Sep 18, 2023
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Apr 9, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:30 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:31 PM
Jan 21, 2025
News Published
via Dark Reading·03:07 PM
Jan 22, 2025
News Published
via Dark Reading·12:51 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3129?

CVE-2021-3129 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-3129?

To fix CVE-2021-3129, upgrade Ignition to version 2.5.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-3129?

CVE-2021-3129 affects versions of Ignition prior to 2.5.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-3129?

CVE-2021-3129 is a file upload vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

5

Can unauthenticated users exploit CVE-2021-3129?

Yes, CVE-2021-3129 can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers.

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