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Livewire Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE advisoryKnown Exploit

CVE-2025-54068

A vulnerability in Livewire allows unauthenticated attackers to execute remote commands in specific scenarios. This impacts organizations using Livewire v3, potentially leading to unauthorized system access and control. The issue is present in versions prior to 3.6.4, posing a business risk that requires prompt patchin

4Halo Surface Signal

Code Injection

Laravel Livewire

3.0.0 to before 3.6.4

External exposure likelihood

Halo Surface Signal score for CVE-2025-54068

Livewire is a framework used to build web applications. These applications are commonly deployed as public-facing web interfaces, making the framework's components and endpoints accessible via the internet in standard web deployment patterns.

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

A vulnerability has been identified in the Livewire framework for Laravel. This flaw could enable unauthenticated attackers to execute commands remotely under specific circumstances. The issue arises from the way certain component property updates are processed within the framework. This vulnerability affects Livewire v3 and has been addressed in a subsequent release.

  • Vulnerable Livewire component.
  • Flaw allows remote command execution.
  • Potential for unauthorized system access.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

This vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute commands remotely on affected systems. The attack requires specific component configurations within the Livewire framework. This could lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected application and its underlying infrastructure.

  • Exposed component properties.
  • Attacker sends crafted update.
  • Remote command execution.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

This vulnerability allows for remote command execution by unauthenticated attackers in specific scenarios. Exploitation requires a component to be mounted and configured in a particular way. The issue is unique to Livewire v3 and has been patched in v3.6.4. Urgent upgrade is recommended due to the potential for significant business risk.

  • Attackers with moderate skill.
  • Specific component configuration required.
  • High business risk, urgent action needed.

Priority actions

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

A vulnerability in Livewire version 3.6.3 and earlier could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute remote commands. This issue stems from how component property updates are processed. The vendor has released version 3.6.4 to address this vulnerability.

  • Identify Livewire v3 assets.
  • Reduce exposure or isolate risk.
  • Apply the vendor fix and verify.

Frequently asked questions

What is Livewire and its role in web development?

Livewire is a full-stack framework designed for Laravel, enabling developers to build dynamic interfaces with PHP. It allows for the creation of interactive web applications without extensive JavaScript, by keeping the state and logic on the server. This approach simplifies the development process for features like real-time updates and complex form handling.

What is the core weakness in Livewire v3 leading to remote command execution?

The vulnerability in Livewire v3, specifically up to version 3.6.3, stems from the deserialization process of component property updates, also known as hydration. Certain improperly handled updates can lead to CWE-94, Code Injection, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server by sending crafted data during the update process.

Under what conditions can remote command execution occur in Livewire v3?

Remote command execution in Livewire v3 can occur when a component is mounted and configured in a specific, vulnerable way. The attack does not require authentication or direct user interaction. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by sending specially crafted data during a component property update, leading to code injection if the component's hydration is not secure.

How does the Halo Surface Signal categorize the relevance of this Livewire vulnerability?

The Halo Surface Signal categorizes this Livewire vulnerability as 'Likely' due to the nature of web frameworks. Livewire is used for building web applications, which are often deployed as public-facing interfaces accessible over the internet. This accessibility increases the potential exposure and relevance of such vulnerabilities.

What is the recommended action to address the Livewire vulnerability?

The primary and strongly recommended action is to upgrade Livewire to version 3.6.4 or any later version immediately. This patch corrects the hydration process flaw. If upgrading is not feasible, organizations should explore isolating affected systems or reducing their exposure, as no other workarounds are available from the vendor.

References

Sources and related resources

Primary sources: NVD, CVE.org, CISA KEV.

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