8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2024-55555
Invoice Ninja Laravel RCE
Description

Invoice Ninja before 5.10.43 allows remote code execution from a pre-authenticated route when an attacker knows the APP_KEY. This is exacerbated by .env files, available from the product's repository, that have default APP_KEY values. The route/{hash} route defined in the invoiceninja/routes/client.php file can be accessed without authentication. The parameter {hash} is passed to the function decrypt that expects a Laravel ciphered value containing a serialized object. (Furthermore, Laravel contains several gadget chains usable to trigger remote command execution from arbitrary deserialization.) Therefore, an attacker in possession of the APP_KEY is able to fully control a string passed to an unserialize function.

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 7, 2025, 5:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Jan. 7, 2025, 8:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-55555 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Solution
Update Invoice Ninja to version 5.10.43 or later to address remote code execution vulnerabilities.
  • Update Invoice Ninja to the latest version.
  • Change the default APP_KEY in the .env file.
  • Ensure the .env file is not publicly accessible.
  • Review Laravel for known gadget chains.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2024-55555 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-55555.

URL Resource
https://github.com/invoiceninja/invoiceninja/commit/d9302021472c3e7e23bac8c3d5fbec57a5f38f0c
https://www.synacktiv.com/advisories/invoiceninja-unauthenticated-remote-command-execution-when-appkey-known
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

Laravel Crypto Killer Mass Scanner (CVE-2024-55555)

Python

Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago
0 stars 1 fork 1 watcher
Born at : July 31, 2025, 11:46 p.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-55555 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • CybersecurityNews
Laravel APP_KEY Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution – Hundreds of Apps Affected

A critical vulnerability in Laravel applications exposes APP_KEY configuration values, enabling attackers to achieve remote code execution (RCE). Collaborative research between GitGuardian and Synackt ... Read more

Published Date: Jul 11, 2025 (1 month, 2 weeks ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-55555 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jan. 07, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-502
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jan. 07, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Invoice Ninja before 5.10.43 allows remote code execution from a pre-authenticated route when an attacker knows the APP_KEY. This is exacerbated by .env files, available from the product's repository, that have default APP_KEY values. The route/{hash} route defined in the invoiceninja/routes/client.php file can be accessed without authentication. The parameter {hash} is passed to the function decrypt that expects a Laravel ciphered value containing a serialized object. (Furthermore, Laravel contains several gadget chains usable to trigger remote command execution from arbitrary deserialization.) Therefore, an attacker in possession of the APP_KEY is able to fully control a string passed to an unserialize function.
    Added Reference https://github.com/invoiceninja/invoiceninja/commit/d9302021472c3e7e23bac8c3d5fbec57a5f38f0c
    Added Reference https://www.synacktiv.com/advisories/invoiceninja-unauthenticated-remote-command-execution-when-appkey-known
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.8
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