CVE-2024-52306 FileManager Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Attackers can achieve remote code execution via unsafe deserialization of the mimes parameter in the Laravel Backpack FileManager package.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-52306?
CVE-2024-52306 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Laravel-Backpack FileManager, published on 13 Nov 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
FileManager provides a Backpack admin interface for files and folder. Prior to 3.0.9, deserialization of untrusted data from the mimes parameter could lead to remote code execution. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.0.9.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-52306?
4 open source packages ship an affected version, including backpack/filemanager. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
backpack/filemanager Packagist | All versions | 2.0.2 |
backpack/filemanager Packagist | All versions | 2.0.2 |
backpack/filemanager Packagist | From 3.0.0 | 3.0.9 |
backpack/filemanager Packagist | From 3.0.0 | 3.0.9 |
Products include Backpackforlaravel Filemanager.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52306?
Upgrade backpack/filemanager to a fixed version for your release line: 2.0.2 or 3.0.9.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2024-52306 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-52306 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8237-957h-h2c2.