CVE-2018-8947: rap2hpoutre Laravel Log Viewer before v0.13.0 relies on Base64 encoding for l, dl, and del requests, which mak

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-8947?

laravel log viewer: upgrade to 0.13.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-8947 being exploited?

CVE-2018-8947 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-8947 affect?

CVE-2018-8947 affects laravel log viewer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). rap2hpoutre Laravel Log Viewer before v0.13.0 relies on Base64 encoding for l, dl, and del requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, as demonstrated by reading arbitrary files via a dl requ

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-8947?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-8947 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting laravel log viewer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

rap2hpoutre Laravel Log Viewer before v0.13.0 relies on Base64 encoding for l, dl, and del requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, as demonstrated by reading arbitrary files via a dl request.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	11.0% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312
Published	2018-03-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: laravel log viewer project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-25 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

laravel log viewer project laravel log viewer UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.13.0

Fixed in: 0.13.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy laravel-log-viewer || rpm -q laravel-log-viewer || laravel-log-viewer --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.13.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade laravel-log-viewer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade laravel-log-viewer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Laravel Log Viewer < 0.13.0 - Local File Download

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-8947?

laravel log viewer: upgrade to 0.13.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-8947 being exploited?

CVE-2018-8947 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-8947 affect?

CVE-2018-8947 affects laravel log viewer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). rap2hpoutre Laravel Log Viewer before v0.13.0 relies on Base64 encoding for l, dl, and del requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, as demonstrated by reading arbitrary files via a dl requ

How urgent is CVE-2018-8947?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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