Unverified Password Change Affecting backpack/crud package, versions >=6.0.0, <6.8.14>=7.0.0, <7.0.38
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- published29 Aug 2026
- disclosed20 Aug 2026
- creditUnknown
Introduced: 20 Aug 2026
NewCVE-2026-54176 (opens in a new tab)Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) are common identifiers for publicly known security vulnerabilities
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How to fix?
Upgrade backpack/crud to version 6.8.14, 7.0.38 or higher.
Overview
backpack/crud is a package that helps you build an admin interface for your Eloquent models, using Laravel 5
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Unverified Password Change in the postAccountInfoForm process. An attacker can gain unauthorized access to another user's account by changing the authentication column (such as email) without verifying the current password, which can later be used to reset the password and take over the account.