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Vulnerability record · CVE-2021-28254 · published 19 April 2023

CVE-2021-28254: Laravel deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability

Laravel · Laravel

A deserialization vulnerability in the destruct() function of Laravel v8.5.9 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

9.8 CVSS 3.1 Critical EPSS 1.3% · top 30.3% CWE-502 · Deserialization of untrusted data
9.8CVSS 3.1 base score
1.3%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References, 2 tagged exploit
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

A deserialization vulnerability in the destruct() function of Laravel v8.5.9 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://s1mple-top.github.io/2021/03/09/Laravel8-new-pop-chain-mining-process/ ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://s1mple-top.github.io/2021/03/09/Laravel8-new-pop-chain-mining-process/ ExploitThird Party Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2021-28254), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-28). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.