CVE-2026-53932
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OS Command Injection in Laravel Backup Restore

Publication date: 2026-09-04

Last updated on: 2026-09-04

Assigner: GitHub, Inc.

Description
laravel-backup-restore restores database backups made with spatie/laravel-backup. Prior to version 1.9.4, a crafted backup archive can trigger OS command injection during database restore. This issue has been patched in version 1.9.4.

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Published
2026-09-04
Last Modified
2026-09-04
Generated
2026-09-05
AI Q&A
2026-09-04
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-53932

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Vendor Product Version / Range
spatie laravel-backup to 1.9.4 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-77 The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an OS command injection flaw in the laravel-backup-restore package. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the system by crafting a malicious backup archive. The issue occurs during the database restore process in versions prior to 1.9.4.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by checking the version of laravel-backup-restore. If the version is below 1.9.4, the system is vulnerable. Run: composer show spatie/laravel-backup to check the installed version.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run unauthorized commands on your server, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or further network infiltration. This requires the attacker to have access to craft a malicious backup file.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or exfiltration, violating GDPR's integrity and confidentiality principles or HIPAA's security requirements. Organizations may face compliance violations if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update laravel-backup-restore to version 1.9.4 or later. Run: composer require spatie/laravel-backup:^1.9.4 to apply the patch.

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