CVE-2023-24249: An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in laravel-admin v1.8.19 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-24249 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting laravel-admin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in laravel-admin v1.8.19 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2023-02-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: laravel-admin

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-27 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

laravel-admin laravel-admin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.8.19

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.8.19

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.8.19 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison laravel-admin sudo apt install laravel-admin=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8.19> sudo apt-mark hold laravel-admin

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list laravel-admin sudo dnf downgrade laravel-admin-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8.19> sudo dnf versionlock add laravel-admin

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2023-24249?

laravel-admin: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-24249 being exploited?

CVE-2023-24249 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-2023-24249 affect?

CVE-2023-24249 affects laravel-admin. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in laravel-admin v1.8.19 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file.

How urgent is CVE-2023-24249?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities · Laravel vulnerabilities

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