Vulnerability in phpMyAdmin: CVE-2011-0986
Summary
CVE-2011-0986: phpMyAdmin 2.11.x before 2.11.11.2, and 3.3.x before 3.3.9.1, does not properly handle the absence of the (1) README, (2) ChangeLog, and (3) LICENSE files, which allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path vi... Affects phpmyadmin versions < 4:3.3.9.2-1. Fixed in 4:3.3.9.2-1. How to fix ↓
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Background
phpMyAdmin is a popular open-source web-based administration tool for managing MySQL and MariaDB databases. It provides a user-friendly interface for performing various database management tasks such as creating, modifying, and deleting databases, tables, and records. The vulnerability identified as CVE-2011-0986 affects phpMyAdmin versions 2.11.x before 2.11.11.2 and 3.3.x before 3.3.9.1. This vulnerability arises from the improper handling of certain files, namely README, ChangeLog, and LICENSE. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to obtain the installation path by making direct requests for non-existent files.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability (CVE-2011-0986) in phpMyAdmin allows remote attackers to discover the installation path of the application. By requesting non-existent files such as README, ChangeLog, or LICENSE, an attacker can determine the location of the phpMyAdmin installation. This information can be valuable for planning further attacks or targeting specific vulnerabilities in the application. The vulnerability does not directly lead to unauthorized access or data compromise, but it can provide attackers with valuable information to aid in their malicious activities.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
4:3.3.9.2-1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade phpmyadminTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. However, applying the recommended fix by upgrading to the latest version of phpMyAdmin is the best course of action to address the issue.
Conclusion
The vulnerability (CVE-2011-0986) in phpMyAdmin allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path of the application. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to upgrade phpMyAdmin to version 3.3.9.1 or later. This will ensure that the application properly handles the absence of certain files, preventing the exposure of the installation path. For further support or assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
phpMyAdmin is an open-source web-based administration tool for managing MySQL and MariaDB databases. It provides a user-friendly interface for performing various database management tasks.
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path of phpMyAdmin, which can aid in planning further attacks or targeting specific vulnerabilities in the application. However, it does not directly lead to unauthorized access or data compromise.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade phpMyAdmin to version 3.3.9.1 or later. This will ensure that the application properly handles the absence of certain files, preventing the exposure of the installation path.
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. Upgrading to the latest version of phpMyAdmin is the recommended solution.
For more information about this vulnerability, you can refer to the CVE-2011-0986 entry in the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) or the provided database-specific source link.
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