CVE-2025-27515: Laravel has a File Validation Bypass
First published: Wed Mar 05 2025(Updated: )
Laravel is a web application framework. When using wildcard validation to validate a given file or image field (`files.*`), a user-crafted malicious request could potentially bypass the validation rules. This vulnerability is fixed in 11.44.1 and 12.1.1.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Laravel Framework | <11.44.1 | |
| Laravel Framework | <12.1.1 | |
| composer/laravel/framework | <10.48.29 | 10.48.29 |
| composer/laravel/framework | >=11.0.0<11.44.1 | 11.44.1 |
| composer/laravel/framework | >=12.0.0<12.1.1 | 12.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/laravel/framework/commit/2d133034fefddfb047838f4caca3687a3ba811a5
- https://github.com/laravel/framework/security/advisories/GHSA-78fx-h6xr-vch4
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-27515
- https://github.com/laravel/framework/commit/a4f7a8f9b83e21882abeef78c3174c66b0f4a26b
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-78fx-h6xr-vch4 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-27515?
CVE-2025-27515 has been categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for bypassing file validation rules.
How do I fix CVE-2025-27515?
To mitigate CVE-2025-27515, upgrade Laravel to version 11.44.1 or 12.1.1 or later.
What does CVE-2025-27515 affect?
CVE-2025-27515 affects Laravel framework versions prior to 11.44.1 and 12.1.1, specifically the wildcard validation for file or image fields.
Can CVE-2025-27515 allow malicious file uploads?
Yes, CVE-2025-27515 can potentially allow malicious requests to bypass file or image validation, leading to unauthorized file uploads.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-27515?
Yes, a patch for CVE-2025-27515 is available in the newer versions of Laravel, specifically 11.44.1 and 12.1.1.
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