Vulnerability record

CVE-2021-3129

Laravel Ignition File Upload Vulnerability

Severity: CriticalExploitation: Exploitation confirmedCISA KEV Used by ransomware
What should I do?

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Ignition, fix it now.

CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Oct 9, 2023.

Patch status

Official fix available since

Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.

Basis: NVD patch reference

Description

Ignition before 2.5.2, as used in Laravel and other products, allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because of insecure usage of file_get_contents() and file_put_contents(). This is exploitable on sites using debug mode with Laravel before 8.4.2.

Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.

Affected products

Products affected by this vulnerability, with versions and the source of each entry
ProductVendorSource
IgnitionLaravelKEV

Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Version details have not been published yet.

Intelligence timeline

Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.

  1. CVSS scoredUpdateKEV

    CVE-2021-3129 scored CVSS 9.8: Laravel Ignition, Laravel Ignition File Upload Vulnerability

    CISA lists this as exploited in the wild and known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Unpatched Ignition systems are exposed to active attacks now.

    Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database

  2. Patch releasedUpdateKEV

    Patch released for CVE-2021-3129: Laravel Ignition, Laravel Ignition File Upload Vulnerability

    An official fix is now available for Laravel Ignition. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.

    Basis: NVD patch reference

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Coverage

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References

  • github.com https://github.com/facade/ignition/releases/tag/2.5.2
  • nvd.nist.gov https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-3129
  • packetstormsecurity.com http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162094/Ignition-2.5.1-Remote-Code-Execution.html
  • packetstormsecurity.com http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165999/Ignition-Remote-Code-Execution.html
  • github.com https://github.com/facade/ignition/pull/334
  • ambionics.io https://www.ambionics.io/blog/laravel-debug-rce
  • cisa.gov https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-3129