Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-54068 is a critical Livewire v3 flaw that can let unauthenticated attackers run commands on affected Laravel applications in specific component configurations. It is patched in Livewire v3.6.4. CISA KEV status indicates known exploitation, so internet-facing Livewire v3 applications should be treated as urgent exposure.
Executive priority
Treat this as an immediate patching priority for any internet-facing Laravel application using Livewire v3. The combination of remote command execution, no authentication requirement, and CISA KEV listing creates meaningful business risk despite configuration-dependent exploitation.
Technical view
Livewire v3 versions from 3.0.0-beta.1 through 3.6.3 are affected. The issue is CWE-94 improper code generation/control caused by property update hydration behavior. Exploitation requires a mounted component configured in a particular way, with no authentication or user interaction required. CVSS v4.0 score is 9.2.
Likely exposure
Organizations using Laravel applications with Livewire v3 before 3.6.4 may be exposed, especially if affected components are reachable by unauthenticated users. Livewire prior major versions are stated as unaffected. Exposure depends on specific component mounting and configuration details that are not fully described in the provided bundle.
Exploitation context
The bundle marks this CVE as CISA KEV, which supports known exploitation. A third-party threat-actor advisory is referenced, but the supplied source details do not prove specific tactics, targets, or exploit mechanics. Exploitation is described as unauthenticated and no user interaction is required, but attack complexity is high.
Researcher notes
The public bundle does not include exploit details or the exact vulnerable component pattern. Validation should focus on version exposure, reachable Livewire components, and evidence of unusual component update activity. Avoid assuming all Livewire deployments are exploitable; the advisory says specific mounted component configuration is required.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Livewire v3 to 3.6.4 or later immediately.
- Prioritize internet-facing Laravel applications using Livewire v3.
- Check vendor advisory and release notes for any newer guidance.
- Do not rely on workarounds; the bundle states none are known.
- Review dependency lockfiles and deployed artifacts for vulnerable Livewire versions.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Laravel applications and identify Livewire package versions.
- Confirm deployed versions are not below Livewire 3.6.4.
- Map unauthenticated routes that mount Livewire components.
- Review logs for suspicious requests to Livewire component update endpoints.
- Verify patch deployment in production, staging, and container images.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.2 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
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
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CISA KEV status
CVSS vector scores
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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——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
9.2CriticalVector: 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
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/livewire/livewire/security/advisories/GHSA-29cq-5w36-x7w3CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/livewire/livewire/commit/ef04be759da41b14d2d129e670533180a44987dcCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/livewire/livewire/releases/tag/v3.6.4CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.threathunter.ai/blog/iranian-threat-actor-tools-techniques-iocs-ioas/CVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-54068CVE reference · government-resource
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.