Summary
laravel framework Unexpected database bindings via requests
This is a follow-up to the security advisory https://github.com/laravel/framework/security/advisories/GHSA-3p32-j457-pg5x which addresses a few additional edge cases.
If a request is crafted where a field that is normally a non-array value is an array, and that input is not validated or cast to its expected type before being passed to the query builder, an unexpected number of query bindings can be added to the query. In some situations, this will simply lead to no results being returned by the query builder; however, it is possible certain queries could be affected in a way that causes the query to return unexpected results.
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Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.
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laravel/framework to 6.20.14 or later; laravel/framework to 7.30.4 or later; laravel/framework to 8.24.0 or later
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GHSA-JWVJ-PWWW-3MJ5? GHSA-JWVJ-PWWW-3MJ5 is a high-severity security vulnerability in laravel/framework (composer), affecting versions >= 6.0.0, < 6.20.14. It is fixed in 6.20.14, 7.30.4, 8.24.0.
- Which versions of laravel/framework are affected by GHSA-JWVJ-PWWW-3MJ5? laravel/framework (composer) versions >= 6.0.0, < 6.20.14 is affected.
- Is there a fix for GHSA-JWVJ-PWWW-3MJ5? Yes. GHSA-JWVJ-PWWW-3MJ5 is fixed in 6.20.14, 7.30.4, 8.24.0. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is GHSA-JWVJ-PWWW-3MJ5 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether GHSA-JWVJ-PWWW-3MJ5 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 GHSA-JWVJ-PWWW-3MJ5 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 GHSA-JWVJ-PWWW-3MJ5?
- Upgrade
laravel/frameworkto 6.20.14 or later - Upgrade
laravel/frameworkto 7.30.4 or later - Upgrade
laravel/frameworkto 8.24.0 or later
- Upgrade