CVE-2026-120488
LaraDashboard before 1.4.9 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users with post.create or post.edit permission to inject scripts via unsanitized LaraBuilder design_json block content. Attackers can save text-editor, HTML, text or heading blocks containing script or event-handler markup that executes in administrator or Superadmin sessions viewing the builder, preview or page.
Executive briefing
The source record describes: LaraDashboard before 1.4.9 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users with post.create or post.edit permission to inject scripts via unsanitized LaraBuilder design_json block content. Attackers can save text-editor, HTML, text or heading blocks containing script or event-handler markup that executes in administrator or Superadmin sessions viewing the builder, preview or page. The practical risk depends on whether an affected product/version is present, reachable and configured in an exploitable way. Review the affected-product evidence and linked vendor advisories before assigning exposure status.
Evidence confidence: Limited Evidence-derived, not an exploitability verdict
Severity & attack characteristics
CVSS vector:CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/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
Technical explanation & impact
The technical mechanism is not expanded beyond the source description unless a referenced advisory supplies additional evidence. Read the linked vendor/CERT advisories for root-cause detail.
Potential impact must be interpreted from the published CVSS impact metrics and the affected component. A CVSS impact score is not proof that a particular asset is exploitable.
Weakness classification
CWE-79Affected products and versions
NVD has not supplied machine-readable vulnerable CPE product/version entries for this CVE. This is an information gap, not proof that no products are affected. Check the vendor advisory references below.
Remediation & validation
- Identify exposure by comparing the affected product and version ranges with your asset inventory, SBOM and externally exposed services.
- Review the linked vendor security advisory or patch notes. Upgrade to a vendor-confirmed fixed release; do not infer a fixed version from the CVE description.
- Until patched, consider restricting network access or disabling the affected feature where operationally safe. These are temporary controls, not a substitute for a vendor fix.
- Validate the remediation with a version check and vulnerability rescan, then retain change evidence.
No fixed version is displayed unless it is explicitly established by a vendor advisory. Follow the vendor's release notes for exact product and branch applicability.
Vendor advisories, patches & exploit references
- https://github.com/laradashboard/laradashboard/blob/v1.4.8/resources/js/lara-builder/blocks/text-editor/render.php#L99-L104 VENDOR disclosure@vulncheck.com
- https://github.com/laradashboard/laradashboard/commit/5955d725683b1e63af8c38a149211d6151465aed VENDOR disclosure@vulncheck.com
- https://github.com/laradashboard/laradashboard/releases/tag/v1.4.9 VENDOR disclosure@vulncheck.com
- https://github.com/laradashboard/laradashboard/security/advisories/GHSA-9gg9-jh9p-fw37 VENDOR disclosure@vulncheck.com
- https://github.com/laradashboard/laradashboard/security/advisories/GHSA-rf5h-55h2-jmf8 VENDOR disclosure@vulncheck.com
- https://github.com/laradashboard/laradashboard/security/advisories/GHSA-w878-x2w9-3r6f VENDOR disclosure@vulncheck.com
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/laradashboard-before-1.4.9-stored-xss-via-larabuilder-design-json-block-content REFERENCE disclosure@vulncheck.com
Information gaps & confidence notes
These gaps indicate missing source data. CVE Watch does not fill them with guessed product, exploit or patch details.
- NVD does not currently provide machine-readable vulnerable CPE product/version entries for this record.
Last enrichment: 2026-11-03T08:41:28+00:00 · Source last modified: 2026-11-02T15:17:30.807