diff --git a/laravel/routing/controller.php b/laravel/routing/controller.php
index fd41c0cf..67eb7344 100644
--- a/laravel/routing/controller.php
+++ b/laravel/routing/controller.php
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ protected static function hidden($method)
 	 * @param  string  $name
 	 * @return array
 	 */
-	public function filters($name)
+	protected function filters($name)
 	{
 		return (array) $this->$name;
 	}