{"id":75991,"date":"2025-09-19T06:59:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T06:59:57","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-11-01T17:18:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T23:18:49","slug":"cve-2025-54256-cross-site-request-forgery-vulnerability-in-dreamweaver-desktop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-54256-cross-site-request-forgery-vulnerability-in-dreamweaver-desktop\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-54256: Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability in Dreamweaver Desktop<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CVE-2025-54256 is a critical cybersecurity vulnerability that affects Dreamweaver Desktop versions 21.5 and earlier. This Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has the potential to lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user, posing a significant risk to both individual users and businesses that rely on the software. The severity of this vulnerability<\/a> is amplified by the fact that it necessitates only a single click on a malicious link by the victim, thereby changing the scope of the vulnerability. This makes it a high-risk issue that warrants immediate attention and remediation.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-54256
\nSeverity: High (CVSS: 8.6)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Potential system<\/a> compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Dreamweaver Desktop<\/a> | 21.5 and earlier<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CVE-2025-54256 vulnerability stems from an oversight in Dreamweaver<\/a> Desktop’s handling of CSRF attacks. This flaw could allow an attacker to trick a victim into executing unwanted actions on a web<\/a> application in which they’re authenticated. If the victim clicks on a malicious link provided by the attacker, it can result in arbitrary code execution<\/a> in the context of the current user. This could potentially lead to system<\/a> compromise or data leakage, depending on the level of permissions associated with the affected user account.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here’s a conceptual example of how this vulnerability might be exploited using a malicious HTTP request<\/a>. The attacker creates a link that, when clicked, sends a POST request to the vulnerable<\/a> endpoint:<\/p>\n

POST \/vulnerable\/endpoint HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{ \"malicious_payload\": \"<script>\/* Arbitrary code *\/<\/script>\" }<\/code><\/pre>\n
The victim unknowingly triggers the CSRF attack by clicking on the malicious link, causing the arbitrary code to be executed<\/a> in their context. This could lead to a system compromise or data leakage, depending on the nature of the executed code<\/a> and the permissions of the affected user account.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
To mitigate the CVE-2025-54256 vulnerability, users should apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. Alternatively, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation strategy. These tools can help detect and block malicious HTTP requests, thereby protecting the system<\/a> from CSRF attacks. However, users should still apply the vendor patch as soon as possible for the most effective long-term protection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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