Laravel Terminal Security Misconfiguration Detection Scanner

Laravel Terminal is a tool often used by developers within the Laravel framework to execute artisan commands directly within the browser. It is widely used for managing application operations and testing functionalities during the development phase. Developers, system administrators, and testers primarily use it for efficient task handling on their web applications. Despite its utility, when left exposed in production environments, it can pose significant security risks. It is typically used on web services where efficient handling of commands is essential.

The vulnerability detected involves the exposure of the Laravel Terminal in production environments. This type of exposure is typically due to a misconfiguration, allowing unauthorized users to access sensitive application controls. Unprotected, it can grant access to critical command execution capabilities. Therefore, it's crucial for developers to ensure that Laravel Terminal is not publicly accessible outside of a secure environment.

The technical details include endpoints like '/asf/terminal' where the Laravel Terminal is accessible. The vulnerable parameters could include words like 'Laravel Terminal' or 'terminal.endpoint' in the body of the response from the server. When found with a status code of 200, it indicates potential unauthorized access to the terminal is possible.

When exploited by malicious individuals, this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized command execution, potentially compromising the whole application. Attackers could perform actions equivalent to having control over the command line interface of the server, potentially leading to data breaches or service disruptions.

REFERENCES

• https://github.com/recca0120/laravel-terminal
• https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/laravel-terminal-open/