CVE-2021-43617: Malicious File Upload

Published Nov 14, 2021
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Updated

Image upload bypass

Other sources

Laravel Framework through 8.70.2 does not sufficiently block the upload of executable PHP content because Illuminate/Validation/Concerns/ValidatesAttributes.php lacks a check for .phar files, which are handled as application/x-httpd-php on systems based on Debian. NOTE: this CVE Record is for Laravel Framework, and is unrelated to any reports concerning incorrectly written user applications for image upload.

Affected Software

2 affected components
composer/laravel/framework>=8.0.0, <8.71.0
Laravel Framework<=8.70.2

Event History

Nov 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:32 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 18, 2021
Advisory Published
02:10 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-43617?

CVE-2021-43617 is a vulnerability that allows bypassing image upload restrictions in Laravel framework versions 8.0.0 up to 8.71.0.

2

How does the image upload bypass vulnerability work?

The image upload bypass vulnerability in Laravel framework allows an attacker to upload malicious images by exploiting a security flaw in the upload validation process.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2021-43617?

The impact of CVE-2021-43617 is that it allows attackers to bypass restrictions and upload potentially malicious files, which can lead to further exploitation of the system.

4

How can I fix the image upload bypass vulnerability (CVE-2021-43617)?

To fix the image upload bypass vulnerability, you should upgrade your Laravel framework to a version higher than 8.71.0, or apply the patch provided by Laravel.

5

Where can I find more information about the image upload bypass vulnerability in Laravel framework?

More information about the image upload bypass vulnerability can be found in the GitHub pull request: https://github.com/laravel/framework/pull/39666

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