CVE-2024-51152: cms · File Upload
Affects cmsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.2 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:54 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 61% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Nov 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Packagistlaravel/cmspkg:composer/laravel/cmsOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Upgrade Laravel CMS to the latest version once a patch is released addressing CVE-2024-51152.
- Until an official patch is available, restrict file upload functionality to trusted users only and disable file uploads where possible.
- Implement strict server-side validation of uploaded files, including checking MIME types, file extensions, and scanning for malicious content.
- Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block attempts to upload or access suspicious files such as shell.php.
- Use least privilege principles to limit user permissions, reducing the chance that an attacker can upload files with high privileges.
- Monitor web server logs and file system changes for unusual activity, especially uploads of PHP or other executable files.
- Isolate the CMS environment to minimize impact if compromise occurs, such as running it in a container or sandboxed environment.
- Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focused on file upload mechanisms.
- Educate administrators and developers about secure file upload practices and the risks of unrestricted uploads.
Description
File Upload vulnerability in Laravel CMS v.1.4.7 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the shell.php a component.