XSS Vulnerability in phpMyAdmin
Summary
CVE-2016-6608: XSS issues were discovered in phpMyAdmin. Affects phpmyadmin across 8 version ranges.
< 0fc00c0ab895cf83883ce43435f9563019e1b0f5
< 4.4.15.8-r0
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< 35e191d74b50c8f5a7b87fa9889869cc3a88255d
< 37b38431d167915675fc8ab512470528147e72de
< 73fd0dc2a8f5471c717a887aae22bde97bc5498f
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< f2db92434b71973a1281dfbaec8837e51e602c77
Fixed in 4.4.15.8-r0. How to fix ↓
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Background
phpMyAdmin is a popular open-source tool for managing MySQL databases. It provides a web-based interface that allows users to perform various database operations such as creating, modifying, and deleting tables, executing SQL queries, and managing user privileges. The tool is widely used by developers and administrators to interact with MySQL databases efficiently. However, a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been discovered in phpMyAdmin, which can be exploited by attackers to execute malicious code in the context of a user's browser.
Vulnerability Detail
The XSS vulnerability in phpMyAdmin affects the database privilege check and the "Remove partitioning" functionality. By crafting specially designed database names, an attacker can trigger the XSS attack. This vulnerability exists in all versions of phpMyAdmin 4.6.x prior to 4.6.4. If successfully exploited, an attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or other malicious activities.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
4.4.15.8-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
If upgrading to the latest version is not immediately possible, users can apply a temporary workaround by sanitizing user input and implementing strict validation checks for database names. This can help prevent the execution of malicious code injected through crafted database names. However, applying the workaround is not a permanent solution, and upgrading to the patched version is strongly recommended.
Conclusion
The XSS vulnerability in phpMyAdmin poses a significant security risk to users. It is crucial to upgrade to the latest version (4.6.4 or later) to mitigate this vulnerability. Applying strict input validation and sanitization can provide temporary protection until the upgrade is performed. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
phpMyAdmin is an open-source tool that provides a web-based interface for managing MySQL databases. It allows users to perform various database operations and is widely used by developers and administrators.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. In the case of phpMyAdmin, the vulnerability can be exploited by crafting specially designed database names.
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim's browser. This can lead to various malicious activities, including session hijacking, data theft, and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
You can use the Vulert Playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your phpMyAdmin installation is affected by this vulnerability. Simply upload your package-lock.json file, and Vulert will analyze it for any known vulnerabilities.
Yes, the CVSS score for this vulnerability is 6.1. The CVSS score provides a standardized measure of the severity of a vulnerability, with higher scores indicating greater potential impact.
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