CVE-2026-68503 in LazyOwn
Summary
by MITRE • 07/31/2026
LazyOwn RedTeam/APT Framework is an AI-powered C2 and red-team operations framework. Prior to 0.2.154, LazyOwn ships default C2 credentials LazyOwn and LazyOwn in payload.json and core/payload_schema.py and passes them unchanged to lazyc2.py HTTP Basic authentication, allowing any network-reachable attacker who knows the defaults to authenticate to the C2 dashboard with operator-level access. This issue is fixed in 0.2.154.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/31/2026
The LazyOwn RedTeam/APT Framework represents a sophisticated AI-powered command and control system designed for red-team operations and penetration testing activities. This framework serves as a comprehensive platform that enables security professionals to conduct advanced adversary simulation exercises while maintaining operational flexibility through its modular architecture. The system's design incorporates multiple components including payload management, C2 communication protocols, and operational dashboards that facilitate coordinated attack execution across various target environments.
The vulnerability stems from the framework's implementation of default authentication credentials that remain unchanged across deployments. Specifically, the software ships with hardcoded username and password values of "LazyOwn" for both fields in its configuration files. These default credentials are stored in multiple locations including payload.json and core/payload_schema.py files, creating a persistent security weakness that affects all installations prior to version 0.2.154. The authentication mechanism relies on HTTP Basic Authentication which transmits credentials in base64 encoded format without additional encryption, making the vulnerability particularly exposed to network-based attacks.
The operational impact of this default credential vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access scenarios. An attacker with knowledge of these hardcoded credentials can establish operator-level access to the C2 dashboard, enabling them to control all aspects of red-team operations including payload deployment, command execution, and real-time monitoring of attack activities. This level of access allows malicious actors to manipulate ongoing penetration tests, potentially compromising the integrity of security assessments or using the framework as a launch point for further attacks within target networks. The vulnerability particularly affects organizations that fail to change default configurations during initial deployment, creating a persistent backdoor that remains active until the software is properly updated.
This vulnerability aligns with CWE-798, which specifically addresses the use of hardcoded credentials in software systems, and represents a classic example of poor secure coding practices that violate fundamental security principles. From an adversarial perspective, this weakness maps to multiple ATT&CK techniques including credential access and privilege escalation pathways that attackers commonly exploit during initial compromise phases. The persistent nature of default credentials makes this vulnerability particularly dangerous as it requires minimal reconnaissance effort for exploitation, often allowing attackers to gain immediate operational control without sophisticated attack vectors or additional reconnaissance steps.
Organizations utilizing LazyOwn frameworks should prioritize immediate remediation through the application of version 0.2.154 which addresses this issue by implementing proper credential management and requiring explicit user configuration during deployment. The mitigation strategy should include comprehensive network segmentation to limit access to C2 infrastructure, implementation of strong authentication mechanisms including multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits to identify any remaining hardcoded credentials. Additionally, organizations should establish robust change management processes that ensure all default configurations are properly addressed during software installation and maintain ongoing monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to critical operational systems.