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GHSA-f8x6-m9f5-ffp8

MediumCVSS 6.7 / 10
Published Jan 6, 2022·Last modified Jun 18, 2025
Affected Components(0)

No affected components available

Description

This affects the package unisharp/laravel-filemanager prior to version 2.6.2. The upload() function does not sufficiently validate the file type when uploading.

An attacker may be able to reproduce the following steps:

  • Install a package with a web Laravel application.
  • Navigate to the Upload window
  • Upload an image file, then capture the request
  • Edit the request contents with a malicious file (webshell)
  • Enter the path of file uploaded on URL
  • Remote Code Execution

**Note: Prevention for bad extensions can be done by using a whitelist in the config file(lfm.php). Corresponding document can be found in the here.

Risk Scores
Base Score
6.7

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is difficult for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability and may require special conditions. An attacker needs basic access or low-level privileges. The attacker needs the user to perform some action, like clicking a link. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a high impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a high impact on the integrity of the data. There is a low impact on the availability of the system.

Threat Intelligence
6.1

Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.

EPSS
1.77%

The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.

Exploit
Not available

We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.

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