CVE-2026-85540 in DreamMaker
Summary
by MITRE • 09/04/2026
DreamMaker developed by Interinfo has a SQL Injection vulnerability. Authenticated remote attackers can inject arbitrary SQL commands to read, modify, and delete database contents.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/04/2026
The software DreamMaker, developed by Interinfo, contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability that allows authenticated remote attackers to manipulate the underlying database structure and data. This flaw stems from insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input within specific application functions or API endpoints. When an attacker provides maliciously crafted SQL statements as part of their request parameters, the application fails to properly validate these inputs before incorporating them into dynamic database queries. Consequently, the database engine interprets this injected code as legitimate commands rather than data, leading to unauthorized execution of arbitrary Structured Query Language instructions against the backend system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe due to its authenticated nature and broad scope over database operations. Although authentication is required to exploit this flaw, it significantly lowers the barrier for entry compared to unauthenticated attacks, as many enterprise environments may have compromised credentials or allow lower-privilege users access to certain features that are vulnerable. Once exploited, an attacker can read sensitive information stored in the database, including potentially confidential business data, user credentials, and proprietary intellectual property. Furthermore, the ability to modify existing records allows for data tampering, which can lead to financial fraud, reputational damage, or regulatory non-compliance depending on the nature of the affected data. The capability to delete contents poses an even greater risk by enabling denial-of-service conditions through data destruction or permanent loss of critical information if backups are not adequately maintained and tested.
From a classification perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which describes Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command, commonly known as SQL Injection. The attack vector falls under ATT&CK technique T1059, specifically sub-technique 004 for Command and Scripting Interpreter: SQL Commands, where adversaries use SQL commands to interact with backend databases directly. This interaction often serves as a precursor to further lateral movement or privilege escalation within the network infrastructure if the database server is accessible from other internal systems.
Mitigation strategies must focus on both immediate remediation and long-term defensive posture improvements. The primary technical fix involves implementing parameterized queries or prepared statements for all database interactions, ensuring that user input is treated strictly as data rather than executable code. Input validation should also be enforced using a whitelist approach to restrict acceptable characters and formats for each field. Additionally, applying the principle of least privilege ensures that the application account connecting to the database has only the necessary permissions, potentially limiting the damage even if an injection occurs by restricting write or delete operations where they are not explicitly required. Regular security code reviews and automated static analysis tools can help identify similar patterns in other parts of the codebase before deployment.