CVE-2024-29684

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…

Critical · published March 26, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
46.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A CSRF vulnerability in DedeCMS v5.7 could let attackers execute arbitrary code remotely! 🔥 Imagine a sneaky intruder tricking a hotel receptionist into giving them a spare room key — this CSRF flaw allows attackers to issue commands without the user's consent, just like that! An attacker could seize control of your website without anyone realizing, potentially leading to data theft, defacement, or even spreading malware. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your site and its users, with trust shattered and systems compromised.

Put simply

Imagine a sneaky intruder tricking a hotel receptionist into giving them a spare room key — this CSRF flaw allows attackers to issue commands without the user's consent, just like that! This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to exploit an unsecured endpoint in DedeCMS to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of an authenticated user, leading to arbitrary code execution. Essentially, it bypasses the necessary authorizations that should prevent such actions.

What to do

An attacker could seize control of your website without anyone realizing, potentially leading to data theft, defacement, or even spreading malware. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your site and its users, with trust shattered and systems compromised. Immediately patch your DedeCMS installation to the latest version to close this critical vulnerability. Monitor your logs for unusual activity and consider implementing CSRF tokens to add an extra layer of security. You've got this! Secure your site, patch up, and keep those cyber baddies at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00571 · 46.5th percentile
Published
2024-03-26T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 MAR 00:00Z
    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…
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