Summary
Laravel Pulse Allows Remote Code Execution via Unprotected Query Method
A vulnerability has been discovered in Laravel Pulse that could allow remote code execution through the public remember() method in the Laravel\Pulse\Livewire\Concerns\RemembersQueries trait. This method is accessible via Livewire components and can be exploited to call arbitrary callables within the application.
Vulnerable Components
- The
remember(callable $query, string $key = '')method inLaravel\Pulse\Livewire\Concerns\RemembersQueries - Affects all Pulse card components that use this trait
Attack Vectors
The vulnerability can be exploited through Livewire component interactions, for example:
wire:click="remember('\\Illuminate\\Support\\Facades\\Config::all', 'config')"
Credit
Thank you to Jeremy Angele for reporting this vulnerability.
Impact
An authenticated user with access to Laravel Pulse dashboard can execute arbitrary code by calling any function or static method that meets the following criteria:
- The callable is a function or static method
- The callable has no parameters or no strict parameter types
Untrusted input is evaluated as executable code within the application's runtime environment. Typical impact: arbitrary code execution within the application's privilege context.
Affected versions
Security releases
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2024-55661? CVE-2024-55661 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in laravel/pulse (composer), affecting versions < 1.3.1. It is fixed in 1.3.1. Untrusted input is evaluated as executable code within the application's runtime environment.
- Which versions of laravel/pulse are affected by CVE-2024-55661? laravel/pulse (composer) versions < 1.3.1 is affected.
- Is there a fix for CVE-2024-55661? Yes. CVE-2024-55661 is fixed in 1.3.1. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is CVE-2024-55661 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2024-55661 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether CVE-2024-55661 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-55661? Upgrade
laravel/pulseto 1.3.1 or later.