CVE-2026-53932 laravel-backup-restore has an OS Command Injection during database restore
Attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands by providing a crafted backup archive to the Laravel backup restore library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-53932?
CVE-2026-53932 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in stefanzweifel laravel-backup-restore, published on 4 Sep 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-53932?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including wnx/laravel-backup-restore.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
wnx/laravel-backup-restore Packagist | All versions | 1.9.4 |
wnx/laravel-backup-restore Packagist | All versions | 1.9.4 |
How do I fix CVE-2026-53932?
Upgrade wnx/laravel-backup-restore to 1.9.4 or later.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2026-53932 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-53932 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w9mx-xmg4-gc4r.