Vulnerability in phpMyAdmin: Arbitrary MySQL Server Connection
Summary
CVE-2017-1000017: phpMyAdmin 4.0, 4.4 and 4.6 are vulnerable to a weakness where a user with appropriate permissions is able to connect to an arbitrary MySQL server. Affects phpmyadmin across 2 version ranges.
< 4:4.6.6-1
>= 6da64cc3b2ba4439574f914f51e161645375be96, < 3d8b97b2556311ca7a0a9b8cbbbba94aa2276b6e
Fixed in 4:4.6.6-1. 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. However, versions 4.0, 4.4, and 4.6 of phpMyAdmin are vulnerable to a weakness that allows a user with appropriate permissions to connect to an arbitrary MySQL server.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in phpMyAdmin allows an attacker with the necessary permissions to connect to any MySQL server, regardless of the intended server. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or the ability to perform malicious actions on the connected server. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a high severity level.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
4:4.6.6-1
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. It is crucial to apply the recommended fix by updating phpMyAdmin to the patched version.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in phpMyAdmin that allows for an arbitrary MySQL server connection can have severe consequences, including unauthorized access to data and potential malicious actions. It is crucial to update phpMyAdmin to version 4.6.6-1 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can 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.
Versions 4.0, 4.4, and 4.6 of phpMyAdmin are vulnerable to this arbitrary MySQL server connection vulnerability.
The vulnerability allows an attacker to connect to any MySQL server, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or the ability to perform malicious actions on the connected server.
To fix this vulnerability, update phpMyAdmin to version 4.6.6-1 or later. This update includes the necessary patches to prevent the arbitrary MySQL server connection.
You can download the latest version of phpMyAdmin from the official phpMyAdmin website or through package managers for your specific operating system.
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