How to Fix Laravel Security Issues
Step-by-step guides to identify and fix the most common security vulnerabilities in Laravel applications. Each guide includes actionable code examples, verification steps, and prevention tips.
Application Security
Laravel .env File Exposed: How to Block Public Access and Rotate Leaked Credentials
Your Laravel .env file is publicly accessible, leaking database credentials, APP_KEY, and API keys. Block it in Apache and Nginx, then rotate every compromised secret.
Read guideLaravel Debug Mode in Production: How to Disable APP_DEBUG and Stop Leaking Secrets
APP_DEBUG=true in production exposes stack traces, environment variables, and database credentials to anyone who triggers an error. Here is how to disable it safely and verify the fix.
Read guideHow to Fix Missing Security Headers in Laravel
Your Laravel app is missing critical security headers like CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options. Learn how to add them with middleware.
Read guideHow to Fix an Exposed Laravel Telescope Dashboard
Your Laravel Telescope dashboard is publicly accessible in production, exposing requests, queries, and application data. Secure it now.
Read guideHow to Fix Exposed Laravel Ignition Error Pages
Laravel Ignition error pages are visible in production, leaking stack traces and environment details. Learn how to disable them.
Read guideFix Missing CSRF Protection in Laravel: @csrf, VerifyCsrfToken & API Routes
Laravel forms without @csrf tokens are vulnerable to cross-site request forgery. Learn how to add CSRF protection, configure VerifyCsrfToken exceptions, and handle CSRF for API routes.
Read guideFix CORS Misconfiguration in Laravel: Wildcard Origins, Credentials & config/cors.php
Using Access-Control-Allow-Origin: * with credentials enabled? That lets any site call your API as the logged-in user. Here is how to lock down config/cors.php properly.
Read guideHow to Fix Missing Rate Limiting in Laravel
Your Laravel login and API endpoints have no rate limiting, enabling brute-force attacks and API abuse. Add throttling now.
Read guideHow to Prevent SQL Injection in Laravel
SQL injection vulnerabilities in raw queries and improper Eloquent usage can expose your database. Learn how to write secure queries.
Read guideLaravel XSS Prevention Guide: Blade Escaping, {!! !!} Risks & CSP Headers
Prevent cross-site scripting in Laravel. Learn when {!! !!} is safe, how to sanitize HTML input, encode output in Blade templates, and add Content Security Policy headers.
Read guideHow to Fix an Exposed Laravel Storage Directory
Your Laravel storage directory is publicly accessible, exposing logs, cache files, and uploaded data. Learn how to restrict access.
Read guideLaravel Session Security: Fix Insecure Cookie Config (Secure, HttpOnly, SameSite)
Laravel session cookies missing Secure, HttpOnly, or SameSite flags? Fix your config/session.php to prevent session hijacking, cookie theft, and CSRF attacks.
Read guideHow to Fix JWT Token Vulnerabilities in Laravel
Weak JWT implementation in your Laravel API can lead to authentication bypass and token forgery. Learn how to secure your JWT setup.
Read guideHow to Fix WordPress Security Vulnerabilities
Running WordPress alongside Laravel? Common WordPress vulnerabilities like outdated plugins and exposed wp-admin need attention.
Read guideInfrastructure Security
How to Fix Weak SSL/TLS Configuration in Laravel
Your SSL/TLS certificate is expired, misconfigured, or using weak protocols. Learn how to fix SSL issues for your Laravel app.
Read guideHow to Fix an Exposed .git Directory
Your .git directory is publicly accessible, allowing attackers to download your entire source code and commit history. Fix it now.
Read guideHow to Fix Subdomain Takeover Vulnerabilities
Dangling DNS records pointing to decommissioned services allow attackers to take over your subdomains. Learn how to find and fix them.
Read guideHow to Fix Missing Email Security Records (SPF/DKIM/DMARC)
Missing SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records allow attackers to send spoofed emails from your domain. Configure email authentication now.
Read guideDisable Directory Listing in Apache & Nginx: Fix Options +Indexes Exposure
Directory listing (Options +Indexes) lets anyone browse your file structure. Here is how to disable it in Apache .htaccess and Nginx, and verify the fix.
Read guideHow to Fix DNS Security Issues and Misconfigurations
DNS misconfigurations like open zone transfers and missing DNSSEC expose your domain to hijacking and spoofing attacks. Fix them now.
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