CVE-2023-42279
📋 TL;DR
Dreamer CMS v4.1.3 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the model-form-management-field form that allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. This affects all installations using the vulnerable version, potentially compromising the database and application.
💻 Affected Systems
- Dreamer CMS
📦 What is this software?
Dreamer Cms by Iteachyou
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data manipulation, or full system takeover via SQL injection to RCE chaining.
Likely Case
Unauthorized database access allowing data extraction, modification, or deletion of CMS content and user data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and parameterized queries preventing successful exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized; public proof-of-concept exists in referenced GitHub repository.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None found
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider upgrading to a newer version if available or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement strict input validation and parameterized queries for the model-form-management-field form.
WAF Rule Implementation
allDeploy web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting this endpoint.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable or restrict access to the model-form-management-field form functionality
- Implement network segmentation and strict access controls to limit potential damage
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if running Dreamer CMS v4.1.3 and test the model-form-management-field form for SQL injection vulnerabilities using safe testing methods.Check Version:
Check CMS configuration files or admin panel for version information.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that input validation and parameterized queries are implemented, and test that SQL injection attempts are blocked.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts or form submissions with SQL syntax
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL keywords to the vulnerable endpoint
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*model-form-management-field*" AND (content="SELECT" OR content="UNION" OR content="OR 1=1"))🔗 References
- https://github.com/zaizainani/-Vulnerability-recurrence-sorting/blob/main/sqlattack-en.pdf
- https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/dreamer-cms-sql-injection-cve-2023-42279/
- https://github.com/zaizainani/-Vulnerability-recurrence-sorting/blob/main/sqlattack-en.pdf
- https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/dreamer-cms-sql-injection-cve-2023-42279/
