Lara Dashboard (< 1.3.2) - CraftedSignal Threat Feedhttps://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/lara-dashboard--1.3.2/Trending threats, MITRE ATT&CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.Hugoenhello@craftedsignal.iohello@craftedsignal.ioMon, 07 Sep 2026 23:37:52 +0000https://feed.craftedsignal.io/favicon-32x32.pngCraftedSignal Threat Feedhttps://feed.craftedsignal.io/3232https://feed.craftedsignal.io/favicon.svgArbitrary File Upload and RCE in Lara Dashboardhttps://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-09-lara-dashboard-rce/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:37:52 +0000hello@craftedsignal.iohttps://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-09-lara-dashboard-rce/Lara Dashboard versions prior to 1.3.2 are vulnerable to arbitrary file upload via the core-upgrades endpoint, allowing unauthorized administrators to achieve remote code execution.Lara Dashboard versions before 1.3.2 contain an authorization flaw in the /admin/settings/core-upgrades/upload endpoint. The application incorrectly restricts access to this endpoint to the 'settings.edit' permission rather than enforcing 'Superadmin' status. This vulnerability allows an authenticated administrator with limited permissions to upload and extract arbitrary ZIP archives. By crafting a malicious archive, an attacker can overwrite critical application files, such as 'routes/web.php', with payloads containing system commands. These commands execute in the context of the web server user, providing the attacker with full control over the application environment, including access to database credentials and environment secrets. This attack allows for persistence and full system compromise, impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the host application.

Attack Chain

  1. Attacker authenticates to the Lara Dashboard using valid administrative credentials that possess the 'settings.edit' permission.
  2. Attacker navigates to the core-upgrades administrative panel within the dashboard interface.
  3. Attacker crafts a malicious ZIP archive containing weaponized PHP files designed to overwrite existing application source code.
  4. Attacker performs an HTTP POST request to '/admin/settings/core-upgrades/upload' containing the malicious ZIP archive.
  5. The application validates the 'settings.edit' permission and proceeds to extract the archive to the web application's root directory.
  6. The uploaded malicious PHP files overwrite legitimate application source code, such as 'routes/web.php'.
  7. Attacker triggers the execution of the injected code by requesting the modified PHP file via a browser or script.
  8. Arbitrary system commands are executed with the privileges of the web server user, resulting in credential exfiltration or full system compromise.

Impact

Successful exploitation leads to full remote code execution, enabling attackers to extract sensitive environment secrets, access database credentials, and gain persistence on the server. The target is the Lara Dashboard application, specifically affecting installations prior to version 1.3.2.

Recommendation

Prioritize the upgrade of all Lara Dashboard instances to version 1.3.2 or later to address the insufficient authorization check on the file upload endpoint.

]]>highadvisoryweb-application-vulnerabilityrcefile-uploadAuthentication Bypass in Lara Dashboardhttps://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-09-lara-dashboard-auth-bypass/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:31:30 +0000hello@craftedsignal.iohttps://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-09-lara-dashboard-auth-bypass/Lara Dashboard versions prior to 1.3.0 are vulnerable to an authentication bypass in the screenshot-login route that permits unauthenticated access to any user account when APP_ENV is not set to production.Lara Dashboard versions prior to 1.3.0 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the screenshot-login route that allows unauthenticated attackers to authenticate as any user by specifying their email address. This vulnerability is active when the application environment (APP_ENV) is configured to anything other than 'production'. By sending a crafted GET request to the /screenshot-login/{email} endpoint, an unauthenticated attacker can obtain a fully authenticated session for the specified user account. This provides the attacker with immediate access to sensitive system administration panels, application settings, and database contents. Furthermore, the elevated access granted by this bypass allows for the use of the module installer to execute arbitrary code on the underlying server, presenting a significant risk to organizational infrastructure.

Impact

Successful exploitation allows for full account takeover of any user, including administrative accounts. Attackers can leverage this access to exfiltrate sensitive data from the database, modify system configurations, and achieve remote code execution via legitimate management modules. This vulnerability exposes the entire application instance to total compromise.

Recommendation

  • Upgrade Lara Dashboard to version 1.3.0 or later immediately to resolve CVE-2026-86184.
  • Ensure the production application environment is explicitly set to 'production' (APP_ENV=production) in all deployment configurations to disable the vulnerable debug/development route.
  • Audit access logs for unauthorized GET requests to the /screenshot-login/ path, especially those originating from external or untrusted network segments.
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