Teen sensation Miley Cyrus has sparked controversy on the internet, after a new set of photographs showing the star posing provocatively was leaked online.

In the candid snaps, the Hannah Montana singer/actress is shown smiling at the camera wearing a black crop-top and pants as she stretches out across an unknown boy's lap.

In another shot, the 15-year-old is seen playing with her hair as she pulls down her white top with her other hand to reveal her lacy bright green bra.

It's not the first time Cyrus has been caught up in a scandal - photos showing the star in her underwear surfaced online earlier this year.

Click here to see the racy pictures.