Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin 2.10.3
Summary
CVE-2007-4306: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin 2.10.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) unlim_num_rows, (2) sql_query, or (3) pos parameter to (a) tbl_export.php... Affects phpmyadmin versions 4:5.0.4+dfsg2-2 – 4:5.2.2-really5.2.2+20250121+dfsg-1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
phpMyAdmin is a popular web-based administration tool for managing MySQL databases. It provides a user-friendly interface for performing various database operations such as creating tables, executing queries, and managing user privileges. However, phpMyAdmin version 2.10.3 is susceptible to multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability Detail
The identified vulnerabilities allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into phpMyAdmin. These vulnerabilities can be exploited through different parameters in various PHP files, such as tbl_export.php, sql.php, server_privileges.php, and main.php. The specific parameters include unlim_num_rows, sql_query, pos, session_max_rows, and username. These vulnerabilities could potentially lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or phishing attacks.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
If upgrading to a newer version is not immediately feasible, users can implement additional security measures to mitigate the risk. This includes implementing input validation and output encoding to prevent the execution of malicious scripts. Additionally, enforcing strict access controls and regularly monitoring the application for any suspicious activities can help detect and prevent potential attacks.
Conclusion
The identified XSS vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin 2.10.3 pose a significant security risk to affected installations. It is highly recommended to upgrade to a newer version of phpMyAdmin that includes the necessary patches. Implementing additional security measures and regularly monitoring the application for any suspicious activities can further enhance the security of phpMyAdmin instances. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
phpMyAdmin is a web-based administration tool for managing MySQL databases. It provides a graphical interface for performing various database operations.
Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. This can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities.
These vulnerabilities can be exploited by injecting arbitrary web script or HTML through specific parameters in phpMyAdmin PHP files. Attackers can manipulate these parameters to execute malicious code on the target system.
The consequences of these vulnerabilities include unauthorized access to sensitive data, data manipulation, phishing attacks, and the potential compromise of the entire phpMyAdmin installation.
To protect your phpMyAdmin installation, it is crucial to keep the software up to date by applying the latest patches and security updates. Additionally, implementing input validation, output encoding, and strict access controls can help mitigate the risk of XSS vulnerabilities.
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