CVE-2023-36825: Orchid is a Laravel package that allows application development of back-office applications, admin/user panels

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CRITICAL 9.6UPGRADE

CVE-2023-36825 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.6) affecting platform. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Orchid is a Laravel package that allows application development of back-office applications, admin/user panels, and dashboards. A vulnerability present starting in version 14.0.0-alpha4 and prior to version 14.5.0 is related to the deserialization of untrusted data from the `_state` query parameter, which can result in remote code execution. The issue has been addressed in version 14.5.0. Users are advised to upgrade their software to this versio

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.6 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2023-07-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: orchid

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-07-11 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

orchid platform UPGRADE

Affected: >= 14.0.1 and < 14.5.0 · 14.0.0 · 14.0.0 alpha4 · 14.0.0 alpha5 · 14.0.0 alpha6 · 14.0.0 alpha7

Fixed in: 14.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 14.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy platform || rpm -q platform || platform --version

2. UPGRADE to 14.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade platform

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade platform

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 14.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison platform sudo apt install platform=<VERSION_BEFORE_14.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold platform

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list platform sudo dnf downgrade platform-<VERSION_BEFORE_14.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add platform

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.

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-2023-36825?

platform: upgrade to 14.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-36825 being exploited?

CVE-2023-36825 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-2023-36825 affect?

CVE-2023-36825 affects platform. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). Orchid is a Laravel package that allows application development of back-office applications, admin/user panels, and dashboards. A vulnerability present starting in version 14.0.0-alpha4 and prior to version 14.5.0 is related to the deserial

How urgent is CVE-2023-36825?

Priority 50/100. Critical severity

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