SQL Injection Vulnerability in phpMyAdmin - Critical Security Flaw
Summary
ALPINE-CVE-2016-9864: An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. Affects phpmyadmin versions < 4.4.15.9-r0. Fixed in 4.4.15.9-r0. How to fix ↓
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Background
phpMyAdmin is a widely-used open-source tool for managing MySQL databases through a web interface. It allows users to perform various database operations such as creating, modifying, and deleting databases and tables. However, certain versions of phpMyAdmin are vulnerable to SQL injection attacks, which can compromise the security of the database and its data.
Vulnerability Detail
An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin that allows an attacker to inject SQL statements through a crafted username or table name. This vulnerability can be exploited to execute unauthorized SQL commands with the privileges of the control user, potentially granting read and write access to the configuration storage database and, if the control user has sufficient privileges, access to MySQL database tables. All versions of phpMyAdmin 4.6.x prior to 4.6.5, 4.4.x prior to 4.4.15.9, and 4.0.x prior to 4.0.10.18 are affected. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.5, indicating a high severity level.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
4.4.15.9-r0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apk add --upgrade phpmyadminTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can restrict access to the phpMyAdmin interface by implementing IP whitelisting in your web server configuration, ensuring that only trusted IP addresses can access the tool.
Conclusion
The SQL injection vulnerability in phpMyAdmin poses a significant risk to database security. It is crucial for users to update to the latest patched versions to protect against potential exploitation. Implementing workarounds can provide temporary relief, but a complete fix through updates is recommended.
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FAQ
All versions of phpMyAdmin 4.6.x prior to 4.6.5, 4.4.x prior to 4.4.15.9, and 4.0.x prior to 4.0.10.18 are affected.
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive database information, allowing attackers to read and modify data.
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The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.5, indicating a high severity level.
Yes, you can implement IP whitelisting to restrict access to the phpMyAdmin interface as a temporary workaround.
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