CVE-2022-0813: PhpMyAdmin Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2022-0813: PhpMyAdmin exposure of sensitive information. Affects phpmyadmin versions < 5.1.2. Fixed in 5.1.2. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin · Packagist
- phpmyadmin · Debian:11
The same CVE-2022-0813 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 web-based database management tool used for administering MySQL and MariaDB databases. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing database operations such as creating, modifying, and deleting databases, tables, and queries. PhpMyAdmin is widely used by developers and administrators to interact with their databases efficiently. However, versions 5.1.1 and earlier are susceptible to an information disclosure vulnerability.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in PhpMyAdmin 5.1.1 and earlier allows an attacker to retrieve potentially sensitive information by creating invalid requests. This vulnerability affects the 'lang' parameter, the 'pma_parameter', and the cookie section. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in the database, including usernames, passwords, and other confidential information. This can lead to further security breaches and compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the affected system.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
5.1.2
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround available for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the recommended fix by updating PhpMyAdmin to a patched version.
Conclusion
PhpMyAdmin versions 5.1.1 and earlier are vulnerable to an information disclosure issue that can allow unauthorized access to sensitive data. It is crucial to update PhpMyAdmin to version 5.1.2 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Regularly updating and patching software components is essential to maintain the security of your system. For further support on vulnerability remediation, contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
PhpMyAdmin is a web-based database management tool used for administering MySQL and MariaDB databases. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing database operations.
This vulnerability allows an attacker to retrieve potentially sensitive information from the database, including usernames, passwords, and other confidential data. It can lead to unauthorized access and compromise the security of the affected system.
PhpMyAdmin versions 5.1.1 and earlier are affected by this vulnerability.
Yes, this vulnerability has been fixed in PhpMyAdmin version 5.1.2 and later. It is recommended to update to the latest patched version.
To protect your system, ensure that you have updated PhpMyAdmin to the latest patched version. Regularly update and patch all software components to mitigate the risk of known vulnerabilities.
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