Is CVE-2018-15133 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-15133 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2018-15133 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2018-15133 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-15133?

CVE-2018-15133 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2018-15133

Published: January 16, 2024

EPSS:86.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.4th

Official Description

Laravel Framework contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability, allowing for remote command execution. This vulnerability may only be exploited if a malicious user has accessed the application encryption key (APP_KEY environment variable).

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Laravel Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2024-01-16Federal patch deadline: 2024-02-06

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

The Laravel Framework contains a deserialization vulnerability that can lead to remote command execution if an attacker has access to the application encryption key. The high EPSS score of 0.86029 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, making this a serious concern.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is part of CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its use by attackers.

Recommended Action

Ensure your Laravel application encryption key (APP_KEY) is securely stored and not publicly accessible. Update Laravel Framework to a patched version.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-15133 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2018-15133 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.