CVE-2024-28680 in DedeCMS
Summary
by MITRE • 03/13/2024
DedeCMS v5.7 was discovered to contain a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability via /dede/diy_add.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/15/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-28680 affects DedeCMS version 5.7 and represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw located within the /dede/diy_add.php component. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to execute unauthorized actions on behalf of legitimate users who are logged into the administration panel. The flaw stems from insufficient validation of request origins and missing anti-CSRF tokens in the form processing mechanism, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate the content management system's functionality without proper authorization. The vulnerability specifically impacts the data insertion and modification capabilities within the system's custom form functionality, which is commonly used for creating contact forms, feedback systems, and other user-generated content mechanisms.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability occurs when the /dede/diy_add.php script fails to validate the referer header or implement proper CSRF protection mechanisms such as anti-CSRF tokens. This allows attackers to craft malicious requests that appear to originate from legitimate administrative sessions, enabling them to perform actions such as adding new forms, modifying existing form configurations, or potentially injecting malicious content into the system. The vulnerability's impact is amplified because it operates within the administrative interface, providing attackers with elevated privileges and access to sensitive system functions. The flaw aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses in web applications, and demonstrates a failure to implement proper session validation and request origin verification.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation to encompass potential system compromise and data integrity violations. Attackers could exploit this flaw to inject malicious code into custom forms, potentially leading to further exploitation paths such as persistent cross-site scripting or server-side code execution. The vulnerability also poses significant risks to content management integrity, as unauthorized modifications to form configurations could disrupt legitimate user interactions or provide attack vectors for more sophisticated exploits. From an ATT&CK perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1566.002 (Phishing with Social Engineering) and T1071.001 (Application Layer Protocol: Web Protocols) as it enables attackers to leverage legitimate administrative sessions for unauthorized operations while exploiting web application protocols.
Organizations utilizing DedeCMS v5.7 should immediately implement multiple layers of mitigation strategies to address this vulnerability. The primary recommendation involves implementing robust anti-CSRF token mechanisms throughout the administrative interface, ensuring that all form submissions require valid tokens that are tied to the user's current session. Additionally, administrators should enforce strict referer header validation and implement proper session management controls to prevent session hijacking scenarios. Network-level protections including web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can help identify and block malicious CSRF requests. The system should also be updated to the latest version of DedeCMS where this vulnerability has been patched, and regular security audits should be conducted to identify similar issues within custom form implementations. Security teams should monitor administrative access logs for suspicious activities and implement least privilege principles to minimize potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.