CVE-2016-6625: phpMyAdmin allows to detect if user is logged in
Summary
CVE-2016-6625: phpMyAdmin allows to detect if user is logged in. Affects phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin across 3 version ranges.
>= 4.0, < 4.0.10.17
>= 4.4, < 4.4.15.8
>= 4.6, < 4.6.4
Fixed in 4.0.10.17, 4.4.15.8 or 4.6.4, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- phpmyadmin · Alpine:v3.2
The same CVE-2016-6625 is tracked separately for each ecosystem and vendor. Its fix information is the same; the package and affected versions differ.
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Background
phpMyAdmin is a popular open-source administration tool for managing MySQL databases. It provides a web-based interface that allows users to perform various database management tasks such as creating, modifying, and deleting databases, tables, and queries. phpMyAdmin is widely used by developers, database administrators, and website owners to interact with their MySQL databases. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in phpMyAdmin that allows an attacker to determine whether a user is logged in to phpMyAdmin. This vulnerability affects all versions prior to 4.6.4 for 4.6.x, prior to 4.4.15.8 for 4.4.x, and prior to 4.0.10.17 for 4.0.x.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in phpMyAdmin allows an attacker to detect if a user is logged in to the application. Although the user's session, username, and password are not compromised by this vulnerability, it can still be used by an attacker to gather information about the application's users. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can gain insights into the user activity and potentially launch further attacks. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating a moderate severity level.
How To Fix
Fixed versions by release line
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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>= 4.0, < 4.0.10.174.0.10.17composer require phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin:4.0.10.17 -
>= 4.4, < 4.4.15.84.4.15.8composer require phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin:4.4.15.8 -
>= 4.6, < 4.6.44.6.4composer require phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin:4.6.4
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. Users are advised to update their phpMyAdmin installations to the latest patched version.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in phpMyAdmin that allows an attacker to detect if a user is logged in should be addressed by updating the phpMyAdmin installation to the latest patched version. By doing so, users can ensure the security of their application and protect against potential attacks. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
phpMyAdmin is an open-source administration tool for managing MySQL databases. It provides a web-based interface for performing various database management tasks.
All versions prior to 4.6.4 for 4.6.x, prior to 4.4.15.8 for 4.4.x, and prior to 4.0.10.17 for 4.0.x are affected.
An attacker can determine whether a user is logged in to phpMyAdmin, allowing them to gather information about the application's users and potentially launch further attacks.
No, the user's session, username, and password are not compromised by this vulnerability.
This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating a moderate severity level.
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