CVE-2025-28912 in Custom Dashboard Page Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/12/2025
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Muntasir Rahman Custom Dashboard Page allows Cross Site Request Forgery. This issue affects Custom Dashboard Page: from n/a through 1.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/12/2025
This cross-site request forgery vulnerability exists within the Custom Dashboard Page plugin developed by Muntasir Rahman, representing a critical security flaw that enables attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users. The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of request origins and lack of proper anti-CSRF token implementation within the plugin's web interface. The affected version range spans from n/a through 1.0, indicating that all versions within this release cycle are potentially compromised. This issue falls under CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerabilities in web applications.
The technical implementation flaw manifests when users navigate to the custom dashboard page and perform actions that trigger HTTP requests without proper origin validation or token verification. An attacker can craft malicious web pages or exploit existing vulnerabilities in other parts of the application to trick authenticated users into executing unintended operations. The vulnerability allows for arbitrary actions such as modifying dashboard configurations, creating new user accounts, or altering system settings without proper authorization. This represents a fundamental breakdown in the application's security model where user sessions are not adequately protected against malicious request manipulation.
The operational impact of this CSRF vulnerability extends beyond simple data modification, as it can enable attackers to gain persistent access to dashboard functionalities and potentially escalate privileges. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can manipulate dashboard content, redirect users to malicious sites, or establish backdoors within the application environment. The attack vector typically involves sending crafted requests through social engineering techniques, where users unknowingly trigger malicious actions while authenticated to the target system. This vulnerability particularly affects organizations relying on the Custom Dashboard Page plugin for administrative or sensitive data display functions, as it undermines the trust model of authenticated sessions.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing robust anti-CSRF token mechanisms throughout the plugin's interface, ensuring that all state-changing operations require proper validation of request origins and user authentication tokens. The solution involves incorporating unique, unpredictable tokens for each user session that must be validated server-side before processing any requests. Organizations should also implement proper Content Security Policy headers and utilize SameSite cookie attributes to prevent cross-origin requests from being automatically included in requests. Additionally, regular security audits and input validation should be enforced to prevent exploitation of similar vulnerabilities. This aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which involves social engineering attacks that manipulate users into performing actions that compromise their systems. The implementation of these defensive measures should follow OWASP CSRF prevention guidelines to ensure comprehensive protection against such attacks.