CVE-2024-29684 in DedeCMS
Summary
by MITRE • 03/26/2024
DedeCMS v5.7 was discovered to contain a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) via the component /src/dede/makehtml_homepage.php allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/13/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-29684 affects DedeCMS version 5.7 and represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw within the administrative component located at /src/dede/makehtml_homepage.php. This vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of request origins and lacks proper anti-CSRF token implementation, creating a significant security risk for affected systems. The flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate administrative functions through forged requests, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution and system compromise. The vulnerability specifically targets the makehtml_homepage.php script which handles homepage generation functionality, making it a critical attack vector for malicious actors seeking to exploit administrative privileges.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability involves the absence of proper validation mechanisms that would normally verify the authenticity of requests originating from legitimate administrative users. According to CWE-352, this represents a classic cross-site request forgery weakness where the application fails to validate that requests are initiated by authenticated users with proper authorization. The vulnerability operates by tricking authenticated users into executing unintended actions through maliciously crafted requests that leverage the user's existing session. The makehtml_homepage.php component does not implement adequate token-based protection or referer validation, allowing attackers to construct malicious requests that bypass normal authentication checks. This flaw aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.002 which describes social engineering attacks leveraging forged requests to manipulate administrative functions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation, as it enables attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems through the administrative interface. Successful exploitation could result in complete system compromise, data exfiltration, and persistent backdoor installation. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to modify website content, inject malicious code, or establish unauthorized access to the administrative panel. The vulnerability affects organizations using DedeCMS 5.7 who may not have proper network segmentation or additional security controls in place to prevent exploitation. Organizations relying on this CMS for content management face significant risk of data breaches and service disruption when this vulnerability is exploited in the wild. The attack surface is particularly concerning as it targets administrative functionality that typically requires elevated privileges and is often less monitored than public-facing components.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-29684 should prioritize immediate patching of affected DedeCMS installations to the latest available version that addresses this CSRF vulnerability. Organizations should implement proper anti-CSRF token validation throughout the administrative interface, ensuring that all state-changing requests require valid authentication tokens. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit direct access to administrative components, while implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious requests. Regular security audits should verify that all administrative scripts properly validate request origins and implement proper session management. The implementation of multi-factor authentication for administrative accounts adds additional protection layers against exploitation attempts. Organizations should also monitor for indicators of compromise related to unauthorized administrative access and maintain comprehensive backup strategies to recover from potential exploitation. Security teams should conduct regular vulnerability assessments to identify similar CSRF vulnerabilities in other applications and components within their infrastructure.