CVE-2024-30965 in DedeCMS
Summary
by MITRE • 04/02/2024
DedeCMS v5.7 was discovered to contain a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability via /src/dede/member_scores.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/09/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-30965 affects DedeCMS version 5.7 and represents a critical Cross-Site Request Forgery weakness located within the /src/dede/member_scores.php component. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate user sessions and execute unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users without their knowledge or consent. The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of request origins and lack of proper anti-CSRF token implementation within the member scores management functionality.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability exploits the absence of anti-CSRF tokens in the member_scores.php script which handles user score modifications and related administrative functions. When a victim visits a malicious website or clicks on a crafted link while authenticated to the vulnerable DedeCMS instance, the attacker can trigger unauthorized operations such as score adjustments, user privilege modifications, or other administrative actions that should require explicit user consent. The vulnerability operates because the application does not validate that requests originate from legitimate sources within the same origin domain, making it susceptible to cross-site manipulation.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to DedeCMS installations as it can enable attackers to manipulate user accounts and potentially escalate privileges within the system. Attackers could modify user scores to gain unfair advantages in gaming or membership systems, alter access permissions, or even perform administrative tasks that compromise the entire platform. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it targets the member scoring functionality which is often integral to user engagement and system integrity. Organizations using DedeCMS v5.7 may experience unauthorized modifications to user data, potential service disruption, and compromise of user trust in the platform's scoring mechanisms.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should include immediate implementation of proper anti-CSRF token validation mechanisms within the member_scores.php script and similar administrative components. Organizations must ensure that all forms and actions requiring user authentication include unique, unpredictable tokens that are validated server-side before processing any modifications. The recommended approach aligns with CWE-352 standards for Cross-Site Request Forgery prevention and follows ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for credential access through social engineering. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy headers, enforcing proper session management, and conducting regular security audits of administrative interfaces will significantly reduce the risk of exploitation. Organizations should also consider upgrading to patched versions of DedeCMS as soon as available, and implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious cross-site request patterns.
This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of implementing proper security controls in content management systems where user privileges and data integrity are paramount. The flaw represents a fundamental weakness in the application's request validation mechanisms and underscores the necessity of adhering to established security frameworks and best practices for preventing CSRF attacks in web applications.