How severe is CVE-2024-21546?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2024-21546 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2024-21546?

CVE-2024-21546 affects the following packages: unisharp/laravel-filemanager (Packagist). Ecosystems affected: Packagist.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21546?

Update unisharp/laravel-filemanager to 2.9.1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2024-21546 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2024-21546 in my Packagist dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for unisharp/laravel-filemanager, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2024-21546 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Stop passing untrusted input into the interpreter or shell: call the affected binary with an argument array rather than a composed command string, reject anything outside a strict allowlist of expected values, and run the component under an account that cannot reach beyond the work it legitimately does.

Is CVE-2024-21546 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 1 known exploit references for CVE-2024-21546, including . All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2024-21546?

CVE-2024-21546 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 1.3%, placing it in the 71th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-21546?

CVE-2024-21546 is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was CVE-2024-21546 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2024-21546 was published on December 18, 2024 and was last updated on October 28, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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CVE-2024-21546 — laravel-filemanager

Fix: UniSharp/laravel-filemanager@8170760

CVE-2024-21546 is a Code Injection vulnerability in unisharp/laravel-filemanager. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for unisharp/laravel-filemanager — see the affected versions and patch details below.

UniSharp Laravel Filemanager Code Injection vulnerability

Also known asGHSA-6569-3785-r3v6

Published

Dec 18, 2024

Updated

Oct 28, 2026

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

1 known

Exploitation data as of Nov 4, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation observed yet

A successful exploit gives an attacker total control of the affected component, not partial access.
CISA’s own triage has not observed active exploitation or public proof-of-concept code for this CVE as of its last assessment.

Exploitation and automatability from CISA’s SSVC triage for CVE-2024-21546.

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

1.3%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs71th percentile — riskier than 71% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🐘unisharp/laravel-filemanager

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Packagist packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Versions of the package unisharp/laravel-filemanager before 2.9.1 are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) through using a valid mimetype and inserting the . character after the php file extension. This allows the attacker to execute malicious code.

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐘Packagist	`unisharp/laravel-filemanager`	all versions	2.9.1`composer require unisharp/laravel-filemanager:^2.9.1`

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

ajdumanhug/CVE-2024-21546

This Python exploit script targets a vulnerable Laravel Filemanager crea

⭐ 5🍴 1May 2026

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for unisharp/laravel-filemanager, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update unisharp/laravel-filemanager to 2.9.1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2024-21546 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Stop passing untrusted input into the interpreter or shell: call the affected binary with an argument array rather than a composed command string, reject anything outside a strict allowlist of expected values, and run the component under an account that cannot reach beyond the work it legitimately does.

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