CVE-2023-48060 in Dreamer
Summary
by MITRE • 11/13/2023
Dreamer CMS v4.1.3 was discovered to contain a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) via the component /admin/task/add
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/24/2026
Dreamer CMS version 4.1.3 contains a critical cross-site request forgery vulnerability within its administrative task management component at the /admin/task/add endpoint. This flaw allows authenticated attackers with access to the admin panel to execute unauthorized actions without proper user consent or validation. The vulnerability stems from the absence of proper anti-forgery tokens or request validation mechanisms in the task addition functionality, enabling malicious actors to craft crafted requests that would be automatically executed by authenticated users who visit compromised web pages or click on malicious links.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability involves the lack of unique, unpredictable tokens that should be generated for each user session and validated upon form submission. When administrators navigate to the task creation page, the system fails to implement the required CSRF protection mechanisms that would ensure requests originate from legitimate sources within the application context. This absence of validation creates a persistent attack vector where an attacker could construct a malicious HTML page containing a hidden form submission to the /admin/task/add endpoint, which would execute with the privileges of any administrator who visits the page.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized task creation, as it could potentially allow attackers to escalate privileges, modify critical system configurations, or even execute arbitrary code within the CMS environment. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that this affects the administrative task management component, which likely has elevated permissions and access to sensitive system functions. According to CWE-352, this vulnerability represents a classic cross-site request forgery flaw that directly violates the principle of least privilege and proper authentication validation. The potential for privilege escalation increases significantly when combined with other possible vulnerabilities within the CMS framework.
Organizations using Dreamer CMS v4.1.3 should immediately implement mitigations including the mandatory implementation of anti-forgery tokens for all administrative actions, particularly those involving form submissions. The system should generate unique tokens for each user session and validate these tokens upon task creation requests. Additionally, implementing proper referer header validation and SameSite cookie attributes would provide additional layers of protection against CSRF attacks. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1548.002 which involves exploiting weaknesses in authentication mechanisms to gain elevated privileges. Security teams should also conduct comprehensive audits of all administrative endpoints to identify similar CSRF vulnerabilities within the application. The recommended remediation includes upgrading to a patched version of Dreamer CMS or implementing custom middleware solutions that enforce proper CSRF protection mechanisms across all administrative interfaces. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious administrative activities that could indicate exploitation attempts.