Sources: National Vulnerability Database, CVE.org, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS
CVE-2026-120487 Overview
LaraDashboard before 1.4.5 contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability in SettingPolicy::manageCoreUpgrades() that allows non-Superadmin administrators with settings.edit to access Superadmin-only core-upgrade operations. Attackers can use the /admin/settings/core-upgrades backup, download, restore and upgrade actions to obtain database dumps containing password hashes and restore or upgrade the site.
Critical Impact
Affected Products
- LaraDashboard: see the vendor advisory for the exact affected versions
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-11-02: CVE-2026-120487 published to the National Vulnerability Database by disclosure@vulncheck.com
- 2026-11-02: last updated in the NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2026-120487
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-120487 is a Incorrect Authorization weakness (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) in LaraDashboard. Based on its CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs some level of access, and needs no user interaction. The permission check exists but gets the answer wrong.
With a CVSS base score of 8.6, apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.
Root Cause
The weakness is classified as CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization. The permission check exists but gets the answer wrong.
Attack Vector
Based on the CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs some level of access, and needs no user interaction. Attack complexity is low complexity.
No exploitation in the wild is confirmed by CISA at the time of the last update. Check the references below for any vendor or researcher proof of concept.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-120487
Detection Strategies
- Inventory every instance of LaraDashboard and compare the running version with the affected range above.
- Check external attack surface scans for internet facing instances of the component.
- Run an authenticated vulnerability scan once your scanner ships a check for this CVE.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Forward LaraDashboard application, access and audit logs to your SIEM for retrospective hunting.
- Alert on new processes, configuration changes or outbound connections from the affected service.
- Track the vendor advisory and the CISA KEV catalog for changes in exploitation status.
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-120487
Immediate Actions Required
- Apply the fixed version of LaraDashboard named in the vendor advisory.
- Prioritize internet facing and business critical instances first.
- Rescan after the change to confirm the exposure is closed.
Patch Information
Use the fixed version listed in the vendor advisory for LaraDashboard.
Workarounds
- If patching must wait, restrict network access to the affected service and place it behind authentication or a web application firewall rule.
CWE References
- CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization More CVEs with this weakness
Technical References
This entry is built directly from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS data. Verify fixed versions in the vendor advisory before you deploy.
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