CVE-2020-10963: FrozenNode Laravel-Administrator through 5.0.12 allows unrestricted file upload (and consequently Remote Code

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-10963?

laravel-administrator: upgrade to newer than 5.0.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-10963 being exploited?

CVE-2020-10963 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-2020-10963 affect?

CVE-2020-10963 affects laravel-administrator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). FrozenNode Laravel-Administrator through 5.0.12 allows unrestricted file upload (and consequently Remote Code Execution) via admin/tips_image/image/file_upload image upload with PHP content within a GIF image that has the .php extension. NO

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-10963?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2020-10963 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting laravel-administrator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FrozenNode Laravel-Administrator through 5.0.12 allows unrestricted file upload (and consequently Remote Code Execution) via admin/tips_image/image/file_upload image upload with PHP content within a GIF image that has the .php extension. NOTE: this product is discontinued.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	14.7% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2020-03-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: frozennode

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-03-25 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

frozennode laravel-administrator UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.0.12

Fixed in: newer than 5.0.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy laravel-administrator || rpm -q laravel-administrator || laravel-administrator --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.0.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade laravel-administrator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade laravel-administrator

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 Administrator 4 - Unrestricted File Upload (Authenticated)

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-2020-10963?

laravel-administrator: upgrade to newer than 5.0.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-10963 being exploited?

CVE-2020-10963 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-2020-10963 affect?

CVE-2020-10963 affects laravel-administrator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). FrozenNode Laravel-Administrator through 5.0.12 allows unrestricted file upload (and consequently Remote Code Execution) via admin/tips_image/image/file_upload image upload with PHP content within a GIF image that has the .php extension. NO

How urgent is CVE-2020-10963?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities · Laravel vulnerabilities

References

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